16 Melee games like Dota 2 that you should try

On paper it is what Dota 2 is — tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to free-to-play access and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a sci-fi setting and single-player focus.

On paper it is what Dota 2 is — melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: a sci-fi setting and single-player focus.

Genre puts it alongside Dota 2, and so does melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: ranged combat and a sci-fi setting.

On paper it is what Dota 2 is — tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and free-to-play access — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

It comes from the same genre as Dota 2 and shares melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera and free-to-play access. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

The genre is the same as Dota 2’s, and with it melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to free-to-play access and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: ranged combat and PvP competition.

It comes from the same genre as Dota 2 and shares melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on an isometric view and free-to-play access. The distance is in combat and game mode — its own ground is online features.

Genre puts it alongside Dota 2, and so does melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds free-to-play access. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings post-apocalyptic world and online features.

On paper it is what Dota 2 is — melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on free-to-play access and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is PvP competition and a top-down view.

Genre puts it alongside Dota 2, and so does melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is ranged combat and a sci-fi setting.

Same family as Dota 2: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression. Both also lean on free-to-play access. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is ranged combat and online features.

Same family as Dota 2: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a space setting and PvP competition.

Shelved next to Dota 2 for good reason: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings ranged combat and historical setting.

Shelved next to Dota 2 for good reason: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and free-to-play access. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a space setting and online features.

The genre is the same as Dota 2’s, and with it melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and PvP competition.