Category: MOBA

Blood of Steel

Blood of Steel is a free-to-play 3D third-person medieval MOBA that mixes hero brawling with light RTS-style unit control. Instead of playing a lone character, you pick a legendary commander, bring a troop contingent into battle, and win matches by completing mode-specific objectives across both PvP and PvE.

Publisher: YC Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 3D Third-Person MOBA
Release Date: October 20, 2020
Pros: +Attractive art direction even if the tech feels a bit older. +Quick, tactical melee that rewards timing and positioning. +Heroes feel distinct with varied unit pairings and roles. +Strong atmosphere thanks to music and impactful SFX. +Controls are approachable and responsive.
Cons: -Client instability at times (freezes, crashes). -Modes and match flow can start to feel samey over long sessions. -Interface is busy and sometimes hard to parse. -Some cosmetics look out of place for the medieval setting.

Eternal Return

Eternal Return: Black Survival, often shortened to Eternal Return, is a 3D isometric, anime-styled online battler that blends battle royale pressure with MOBA-like character kits and a heavy emphasis on survival crafting. Each match is a race to loot efficiently, build the right weapon and armor path, and outplay opponents as the safe zones collapse around Lumia Island.

Publisher: Nimble Neuron
Playerbase: High
Type: 3D Battle Royale
Release Date: October 14, 2020
Pros: +Quick, high-energy matches with meaningful decisions. +Strong anime-inspired art direction. +Solid voice work that adds personality to the cast. +User-friendly interface and readable menus.
Cons: -Not many modes compared to other competitive titles. -Fixed isometric camera can feel restrictive. -Visuals can look a bit older in spots.

Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor, known as King of Glory in China, is a 5v5 mobile MOBA from Tencent that will feel immediately familiar to anyone who has played League of Legends. Choose a hero, head into the lanes with your minion wave, take down defensive towers, win team fights, and push all the way to the enemy core to close out the match.

Publisher: ProximaBeta
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: December 19, 2017 (USA)
Pros: +Very large active community. +Tight, touch-friendly controls. +Playable across multiple platforms. +Matches tend to be quicker.
Cons: -Earning and unlocking heroes can be a grind. -Arcana (runes) can cost a lot.

One Tower

One Tower is a free-to-play 1v1 MOBA built around a simple win condition, protect your own tower while tearing down your opponent’s. Matches focus on hero pick and moment-to-moment skirmishing, but they are also shaped by how you build your minion waves, since upgrading and customizing your creeps is a major part of the strategy.

Publisher: SkyReacher Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: MOBA
Release Date: November 11, 2016
Pros: +Roster offers distinct heroes with different playstyles. +Neutral camps create extra objectives and tactical choices. +Free-to-play entry point.
Cons: -Not much public information and coverage to reference.

Deadbreed

Deadbreed is a free-to-play 3D MOBA that leans hard into dark fantasy and medieval horror, casting players as undead “Breeds” battling for a chance to earn resurrection. Its hook is not just the grim atmosphere, but the way it mixes standard lane-pushing with RPG-like progression, multiple map resources, and end-lane boss encounters that replace the usual “destroy the core” finale.

Publisher: Deadbreed AB
Playerbase: Low
Type: MOBA
Release Date: April 15, 2016
Pros: +Flexible builds that let you redefine a hero’s role. +Distinct two-lane arenas capped with boss-style end fights. +Deep itemization, including strong, moddable Artifacts.
Cons: -Hard match timer can cut games short. -Movement and combat feedback can feel heavy. -Hero/Breed availability relies on rotation and unlocks. -Only three 3v3, two-lane maps. -Cash shop presence feels aggressive.

Battlerite

Battlerite is a skill-first team arena brawler where your decisions, aim, and teamwork matter far more than gear. Instead of item builds and long laning phases, you jump straight into tight, round-based gladiator fights using a roster of distinct champions.

Developer: Stunlock Studios
Playerbase: Low
Type: F2P Battle Arena
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Pros: +Pure skill-shot combat with no item clutter. +Standout arena-brawler format. +Extremely deep mastery curve.
Cons: -Takes time to learn positioning and cooldowns. -Cosmetic variety feels limited.

Fractured Space

Fractured Space is a sci-fi MOBA built around piloting enormous capital ships in team-based battles. Instead of controlling a single hero on foot, you captain a warship in fully 3D space, coordinating with four allies to seize resource points, take forward bases, and open a path to the enemy stronghold for the final kill.

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Publisher: Edge Case Games, Ltd.
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MOBA Action/Strategy
Release Date: September 22, 2016
Pros: +Excellent ship visuals and effects. +Punchy, readable sound design. +Fair, mostly even match flow. +User-friendly interface.
Cons: -Performance can dip on lower-end systems. -Not many maps or ways to play.

Heroes of SoulCraft

Jump into Heroes of SoulCraft if you want a lightweight, match-based MOBA that favors speed and approachability instead of marathon sessions. Designed for both PC and mobile, it offers 2v2 and 4v4 team play and keeps things punchy with arcade-style pacing, quick objectives, and simple lane pressure.

Publisher: MobileBits
Playerbase: Low
Type: Arcade MOBA
Platforms: PC, Android, iOS
Release Date: March 25, 2015
Pros: +Free-to-play. +Cross-platform. +Controller support.
Cons: -Instability issues like crashes, lag spikes, and assorted bugs. -Very little onboarding, with minimal tutorials or helpful tooltips. -Not much variety in content over time.

AirMech

Pilot an AirMech and tear through enemy lines in this free-to-play action RTS that borrows smart ideas from MOBAs without feeling like a direct clone. Instead of locking you into a single lane role, AirMech lets you switch on the fly between a fast aircraft and a hard-hitting robot, hauling units, clearing waves, and contesting bases in the same match.

Publisher: Carbon Games
Playerbase: Small
Type: Action RTS
Release Date: November 8, 2012
Pros: +Hands-on RTS battles with real decision-making. +Deep loadout and army customization. +Responsive, easy-to-learn controls.
Cons: -Matches can start to feel similar over time. -Long beta period (still labeled beta after +2/3 years).

Super Monday Night Combat

Super Monday Night Combat is a free-to-play 3D MMO that blends third-person shooting with classic MOBA lane-pushing, acting as a more feature-rich follow-up to the original Monday Night Combat.

Publisher: Uber Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: MOBA / Third-person Shooter
Release Date: April 18, 2012
PvP: Battle Arenas
Pros: +Distinct Pro roster with clear roles. +High-tempo, skill-driven firefights. +Strong visuals and effects for its era. +Playful, comedic presentation. +Polished arena atmosphere. +Memorable music selection.
Cons: -Very low playerbase. –Hard to learn because onboarding is weak. +Few maps and limited mode variety.