Games like Vainglory
If Vainglory is your kind of game, the closest matches are SMITE 2, Predecessor and Iron League — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, competitive and epic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Vainglory is a free-to-play MOBA developed and published by Super Evil Megacorp, released in 2019. It features both 5v5 and 3v3 arena battles with hero ability systems and ranked matchmaking. The game supports cross-platform play, allowing mobile and PC players to compete together seamlessly. Reviewers highlight that seasonal map updates keep the experience fresh, while training bots enable players to master different builds. The game includes online cooperative multiplayer with a sit-down session structure suited for longer competitive matches. Players describe the gameplay as challenging and competitive, noting that heroes have unique and well-balanced abilities. According to Steam reviews, the game holds a 69% positive rating from over 2,100 reviews.
About Vainglory: 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!
Players who liked Vainglory also play
Steam players who put hours into Vainglory also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
SMITE 2
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Vainglory.
Top pick for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vainglory.
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.
Predecessor
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Vainglory.
Second-strongest match for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vainglory.
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now!
Iron League
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Vainglory.
Third-strongest match for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Free To Play with Vainglory.
Behold the clash of heroes! Iron League is a MOBA teamfight of the warriors named "Ironsides". The League does not care what their motives are, as long as they give a good fight. How about you? Do you wanna be the strongest Ironside? Then, take a bold step into the Iron League!
Paladins®
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Vainglory.
Ranked #4 for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vainglory.
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!
SMITE®
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Vainglory.
Ranked #5 for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vainglory.
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!
World of Tanks Blitz
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Vainglory.
Ranked #6 for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vainglory.
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!
Shadow Arena
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Vainglory.
Ranked #7 for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vainglory.
Shadow Arena Early Access has ended. A heartfelt thank you to all the players who walked with us on this journey.
Battlerite
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Vainglory.
Ranked #8 for Vainglory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Free To Play with Vainglory.
BATTLERITE is an action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination of top-down shooter meets fast-paced fighting game and challenge friends and foes in a battle of reaction. The Arena awaits!
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Frequently asked about Vainglory
- Is Vainglory free to play?
- Yes — Vainglory is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- Does Vainglory have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Vainglory supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
- What games are most similar to Vainglory?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vainglory are SMITE 2, Predecessor, Iron League.
- Who developed Vainglory?
- Vainglory was developed by Super Evil Megacorp.
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