Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Paladins (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Paladins on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Gigantic, which both fantasy and strategy.
- Paladins is tagged Hero Shooter, Free to Play, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter, Action, Team-Based, First-Person by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 15 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Gigantic
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).
Gigantic is a fast and fluid Strategic Hero Shooter, where you battle against and alongside massive Guardians, in deeply strategic team gameplay. Think fast, be bold, Go Gigantic!
Gigantic at a glance Released 2017 Studio Motiga Inc. Player sentiment 77% positive of 7,389 Price Not listed Free to PlayMOBAStrategyPvPFantasyShooterMassively MultiplayerFPS
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Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and MOBA; released around the same time (2017).
Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defense game to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! Bust skulls with your best pals in PvE co-op Survival, or put your teamwork to the real test in Sabotage Mode!
Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance Released 2017 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 69% positive of 6,107 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyMOBAFantasyPvPFunnyMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-Op
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Prime World
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2014).
Prime World is a free online game in RPG / MOBA genre with a unique universe where tactical session battles, castle management, and hero development are mixed together. Gather your collection of talents, build an army of invincible heroes and become the champion!
Prime World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Nival Player sentiment 59% positive of 3,762 Price Not listed Free to PlayMOBAMassively MultiplayerStrategyFantasyTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpPvP
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Bombergrounds: Battle Royale
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Funny, Online Co-Op and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2022).
BOMBERGROUNDS: Immerse in a free-to-play massive multiplayer action-packed arena inspired by classic bomber games. Dash, bomb, bat, and explode your way to victory. Your realm of relentless arcade action is just a click away—dive in and rule the grounds!
Bombergrounds: Battle Royale at a glance Released 2022 Studio Gigantic Duck Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,340 Price Free FunnyOnline Co-OpMassively MultiplayerPvPFree to PlayControllerCharacter CustomizationColorful
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Strife
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Strife® is a truly free to play, competitive, MOBA that features non-stop action and engaging combat. Take control of powerful and versatile heroes, each capable of dominating in unique ways, and exert your will in an epic battle between two teams.
Strife at a glance Released 2015 Studio S2 Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 4,886 Price Free Free to PlayMOBAStrategyMassively MultiplayerFantasyOnline Co-OpPvPTeam-Based
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Predecessor
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including MOBA, Free to Play and Shooter.
The tactical depth and iconic heroes of a hardcore MOBA meets the explosive verticality of a 5v5 3D shooter.
Predecessor at a glance Released 2024 Studio Omeda Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 17,619 Price Free MOBAFree to PlayShooterStrategyPvPTeam-BasedFantasyOnline Co-Op
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Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Hero Shooter, PvP and Funny; released around the same time (2022).
Ready the Peashooters and prepare for the craziest, funniest shooter in the universe: Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition at a glance Released 2022 Studio PopCap Player sentiment 90% positive of 50,300 Price $29.99 Hero ShooterPvPFunnyCharacter CustomizationShooterTeam-BasedControllerColorful
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POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).
POLYGON is a tactical multiplayer team 1st person shooter. Using various weapons, you will battle with up to 32 players on large-scale maps. Properly managing your arsenal and skills, you will lead your team to victory!
POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter at a glance Released 2020 Studio Redaster Studio Player sentiment 75% positive of 37,008 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonTeam-BasedPvPMassively MultiplayerCharacter Customization
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Dota 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy.
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,768,190 Price Free Free to PlayMOBAStrategyTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpPvPFantasyCharacter Customization
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Shadow Arena
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and PvP; released around the same time (2020).
Shadow Arena Early Access has ended. A heartfelt thank you to all the players who walked with us on this journey.
Shadow Arena at a glance Released 2020 Studio Pearl Abyss Player sentiment 56% positive of 5,421 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerPvPStrategyMOBAFantasyOnline Co-Op
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Teeworlds
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Funny; released around the same time (2015).
Teeworlds is a free online multiplayer game, available for all major operating systems. Battle with up to 16 players in a variety of game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. You can even design your own maps!
Teeworlds at a glance Released 2015 Studio Teeworlds Team Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,365 Price Free Free to PlayShooterFunnyMassively MultiplayerPvPOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedStrategy
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MechWarrior Online Solaris 7
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2015).
MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.
MechWarrior Online Solaris 7 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Piranha Games Inc. Player sentiment 80% positive of 12,817 Price Free Free to PlayShooterFPSPvPMassively MultiplayerStrategyFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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World of Tanks Blitz
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2016).
Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!
World of Tanks Blitz at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wargaming Group Limited Player sentiment 78% positive of 153,269 Price Free Free to PlayShooterFPSStrategyMassively MultiplayerPvPTeam-BasedOnline Co-Op
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Realm Royale
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and PvP; published by the same company; released around the same time (2018).
Join 20+ million players and experience a new kind of battle royale in Realm Royale Reforged! Choose your class, forge deadly weapons, and master powerful abilities to be the last champion standing. Mount up alone or with a team to explore a fantasy world while outrunning the deadly fog.
Realm Royale at a glance Released 2018 Studio Heroic Leap Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 56,228 Price Not listed Free to PlayShooterPvPFPSTeam-BasedFantasyMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-Op
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Pixel Strike 3D
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).
Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons.
Pixel Strike 3D at a glance Released 2020 Studio Vulcron Player sentiment 74% positive of 12,507 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedCharacter Customization
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Ironsight
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).
Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.
Ironsight at a glance Released 2019 Studio WipleGames Inc., Player sentiment 73% positive of 22,298 Price Not listed Free to PlayFPSShooterControllerPvPTeam-BasedFirst-PersonOnline Co-Op
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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Massively Multiplayer.
PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.
PlanetSide 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rogue Planet Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 74,813 Price Free Free to PlayFPSMassively MultiplayerShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonPvPOnline Co-Op
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Apex Legends
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends at a glance Released 2019 Studio Iron Galaxy Studios Player sentiment 68% positive of 1,066,464 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPHero ShooterTeam-BasedCharacter Customization
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Vainglory
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and MOBA; released around the same time (2019).
Vainglory is an award winning free-to-play cross-platform MOBA featuring incredible graphics, precision controls and competitive gameplay parity across all platforms. Vainglory lets you party with your friends and match up with players around the world on desktop or mobile!
Vainglory at a glance Released 2019 Studio Super Evil Megacorp Player sentiment 66% positive of 4,164 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyMOBATeam-BasedMassively MultiplayerPvPFantasy
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and PvP; released around the same time (2016).
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance Released 2016 Studio Noah System Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerPvPStrategyCharacter CustomizationFantasyMOBA
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Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Shakes and Fidget at a glance Released 2016 Studio Playa Games GmbH Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,847 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerStrategyCharacter CustomizationFantasyFunny
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SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, First-Person and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance Released 2017 Studio Northwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 234,020 Price Free Free to PlayFirst-PersonShooterOnline Co-OpFPSStrategyFantasy
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Witch It
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Online Co-Op and Fantasy; released around the same time (2020).
Witch It is a multiplayer hide & seek game set in a vibrant, magical world. Brave hunters seek hidden witches that curse their villages!
Witch It at a glance Released 2020 Studio Barrel Roll Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,870 Price $19.99 FunnyOnline Co-OpFantasyFirst-PersonTeam-BasedPvPStrategy
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Marvel Rivals
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Hero Shooter and PvP.
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals at a glance Released 2024 Studio NetEase Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 412,470 Price Free Free to PlayHero ShooterPvPTeam-BasedShooterStrategyOnline Co-OpFPS
Common questions
What game is most like Paladins?
Gigantic, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Paladins" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Paladins. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.