Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Predecessor (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Predecessor 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 games like Predecessor on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
- Multi-platform
- PC
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Marvel Rivals, which both science fiction and strategy.
- Predecessor is tagged MOBA, Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Third Person, Strategy, Action, PvP 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.
- 14 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Predecessor
The five things Steam players tag Predecessor with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- MOBA
- Free to Play
- Shooter
- Multiplayer
- Third Person
| Reception | on Steam (71% of 17,619) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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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Marvel Rivals
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Free to Play, Third-Person Shooter and PvP; released around the same time (2024).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (76% of 412,470)
Matches Predecessor on: 5 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Hero Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Superhero — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayThird-Person ShooterPvPTeam-BasedCompetitiveShooter3DStrategy
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Shadow Arena
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, PvP and Strategy; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: (56% of 5,421)
Matches Predecessor on: 4 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Free to Play, Battle Royale, Massively Multiplayer, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayPvPStrategyMOBACompetitiveEarly AccessFantasyOnline Co-Op
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Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, PvP and Competitive; released around the same time (2021).
An infinitely replayable multiplayer and single-player tower defense. Defend against waves of enemies and destroy the enemy's king before they destroy yours. Legion TD 2 is a one-of-a-kind game of tactics, teamwork, and prediction. Party as 1-8 players.
Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense at a glance Released 2021 Studio AutoAttack Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 15,264 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 15,264)
Matches Predecessor on: 1 of 5 — Multiplayer
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Multiplayer, Auto Battler, Strategy, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:StrategyPvPCompetitiveOnline Co-OpPvEFantasySci-fi3D
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Atlas Reactor
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and PvP.
SEASON 6 NOW LIVE! The battle for Atlas continues as a hot (some might even say fiery) new freelancer enters the scene.
Atlas Reactor at a glance Released 2016 Studio Trion Worlds Player sentiment 84% positive of 5,291 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (84% of 5,291)
Matches Predecessor on: 4 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayStrategyPvPTacticalOnline Co-OpMOBACompetitiveSci-fi
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Due Process
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, 3D and Tactical; released around the same time (2020).
A PVP tactical FPS about PLANNING & EXECUTION. Sound strategy and good teamwork are essential for victory because new PROCEDURALLY-GENERATED MAPS are delivered every week. You'll face a new tactical challenge every round.
Due Process at a glance Released 2020 Studio Giant Enemy Crab Player sentiment 81% positive of 8,556 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 8,556)
Matches Predecessor on: 2 of 5 — Shooter, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Early Access, Adventure, 3D, Futuristic, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Early Access3DTacticalTeam-BasedPvPOnline Co-OpShooterCompetitive
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Gigantic
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (77% of 7,389)
Matches Predecessor on: 5 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, MOBA, Action, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayMOBAStrategyThird-Person ShooterPvPThird PersonFantasyShooter
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Alien Swarm
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Online Co-Op and Shooter.
Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.
Alien Swarm at a glance Released 2010 Studio Valve Player sentiment 95% positive of 21,612 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 21,612)
Matches Predecessor on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Free to Play, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayOnline Co-OpShooterSci-fiPvEThird PersonTeam-BasedThird-Person Shooter
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Splitgate: Arena Warfare
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and PvP.
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
Splitgate: Arena Warfare at a glance Released 2019 Studio 1047 Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 110,493 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (91% of 110,493)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Arena Shooter, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayShooterPvPCompetitiveSci-fiTeam-BasedTacticalStrategy
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Fantasy and Third Person.
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio ArenaNet Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,449 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 29,449)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: MMORPG, Adventure, RPG, Character Customization, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game (details)
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayFantasyThird Person3DPvPCombatStrategyOnline Co-Op
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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Team-Based.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (80% of 74,813)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayShooterTeam-BasedSci-fiTacticalPvPOnline Co-OpStrategy
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Star Trek Online
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Sci-fi and Third Person.
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.
Star Trek Online at a glance Released 2012 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 21,274 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 21,274)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Free to Play, Sci-fi, Massively Multiplayer, Space, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlaySci-fiThird PersonPvEOnline Co-OpPvPStrategyTactical
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Strife
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (77% of 4,886)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MOBA, Multiplayer, Action, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayMOBAStrategyFantasyOnline Co-OpPvPEarly AccessTeam-Based
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SMITE 2
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, MOBA and Third Person; released around the same time (2024).
Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.
SMITE 2 at a glance Released 2024 Studio Titan Forge Games Player sentiment 55% positive of 23,490 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (55% of 23,490)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — MOBA, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Early Access, Action, MOBA, Third Person, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Early AccessMOBAThird PersonStrategyCompetitiveTeam-BasedPvPCombat
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 10 player tags including Shooter, PvP and Third-Person Shooter.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS at a glance Released 2017 Studio PUBG Corporation Player sentiment 61% positive of 2,748,446 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (61% of 2,748,446)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — Shooter, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Survival, Shooter, Battle Royale, Multiplayer, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with Predecessor:ShooterPvPThird-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpTacticalStrategyEarly AccessCompetitive
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Prime World
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, MOBA and Strategy.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (59% of 3,762)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MOBA, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayMOBAStrategyFantasyTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpPvPCompetitive
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Stormgate
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Early Access, Strategy and Free to Play; released around the same time (2025).
Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!
Stormgate at a glance Released 2025 Studio Frost Giant Studios Player sentiment 47% positive of 9,243 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.7/10 · Steam: (47% of 9,243)
Matches Predecessor on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Early Access, RTS, Base-Building, Strategy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Early AccessStrategyFree to PlayPvPFantasyPvE3D
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Orcs Must Die! 3
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Third-Person Shooter and PvE; released around the same time (2021).
Slice, burn, toss, zap, grind and gib massive hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning Orcs Must Die! series.
Orcs Must Die! 3 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 14,895 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 14,895)
Matches Predecessor on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Co-op, Strategy, Third-Person Shooter, PvE — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:StrategyThird-Person ShooterPvEThird PersonOnline Co-Op3DFantasyCombat
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Dungeon Defenders
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Online Co-Op, Strategy and Tactical.
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Dungeon Defenders at a glance Released 2011 Studio Chromatic Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 18,981 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 18,981)
Matches Predecessor on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Online Co-OpStrategyTacticalFantasyPvE3DThird PersonTeam-Based
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STAR WARS Battlefront
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, Sci-fi and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
The STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Ultimate Edition includes the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Deluxe Edition as well as the STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ Season Pass.
STAR WARS Battlefront at a glance Released 2020 Studio DICE Player sentiment 79% positive of 5,869 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 5,869)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — Shooter, Multiplayer, Third Person
Why players like it: Shooter, Sci-fi, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:ShooterSci-fiStrategyThird-Person ShooterOnline Co-OpPvPCombatThird Person
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Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Tactical, Strategy and PvE; released around the same time (2022).
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters at a glance Released 2022 Studio Complex Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 14,719 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (77% of 14,719)
Matches Predecessor on: 1 of 5 — Third Person
Why players like it: Warhammer 40K, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics, Strategy RPG, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: $44.99 — $44.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:TacticalStrategyPvE3DThird PersonSci-fi
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Paladins
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Team-Based.
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!
Paladins at a glance Released 2018 Studio Evil Mojo Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 345,436 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 345,436)
Matches Predecessor on: 4 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Hero Shooter, Free to Play, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayShooterTeam-BasedPvPMOBAOnline Co-OpFantasyStrategy
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AirMech Strike
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and MOBA.
AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!
AirMech Strike at a glance Released 2018 Studio Carbon Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 10,862 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (84% of 10,862)
Matches Predecessor on: 4 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Shooter, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Multiplayer, Mechs, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayStrategyMOBAOnline Co-OpSci-fiPvPShooterEarly Access
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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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 2,768,190)
Matches Predecessor on: 3 of 5 — MOBA, Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MOBA, Multiplayer, Strategy, e-sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with Predecessor:Free to PlayMOBAStrategyTeam-BasedCompetitiveOnline Co-OpPvPFantasy
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Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including PvP, Competitive and Strategy.
Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and commander-driven deck-building in a fully free-to-play PvP experience. Build your deck from 1000+ cards across 8 unique factions, and face opponents on a truly level playing field. In Infinity Wars, skill is the only factor that determines victory!
Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game at a glance Released 2014 Studio Lightmare Studios Player sentiment 77% positive of 3,466 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (77% of 3,466)
Matches Predecessor on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Turn-Based Tactics, PvP, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based Combat, Card Battler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Predecessor: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Predecessor:PvPCompetitiveStrategyFantasySci-fiTactical
Common questions
What game is most like Predecessor?
Marvel Rivals, on the evidence we have. It both science fiction 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 Predecessor" 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 Predecessor. 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.