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Games like SMITE®

If SMITE® is your kind of game, the closest matches are SMITE 2, Battlerite and Dota 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, epic and immersive. 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.

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SMITE is a free-to-play third-person MOBA released in 2015 by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Set across mythological battlegrounds, the game features a roster of gods drawn from world mythologies, with character designs rooted in lore and distinct personalities. Gameplay centers on god-ability synergy, skill-shot aiming, and team dynamics, all viewed from a third-person perspective. Players describe the experience as competitive, epic, and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the mythological diversity of the roster, the distinct personalities and lore of individual gods, how skill-shots and positioning matter in combat, and the depth of teamwork mechanics. SMITE is not supported on Steam Deck and holds a 77% positive rating from nearly 68,000 Steam reviews.

About SMITE®: 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!

2015ActionStrategyIndieAdventureSimulationMassively MultiplayerFree to playMetacritic 83Windowsby Titan Forge Games
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Players who liked SMITE® also play

Steam players who put hours into SMITE® 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.

  1. SMITE 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Top pick for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with SMITE®.

    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.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Battlerite

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Second-strongest match for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with SMITE®.

    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!

    2017ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with SMITE®.

    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.

    2013ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Prime World

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Ranked #4 for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with SMITE®.

    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!

    2014ActionMassively MultiplayerRPGSteam ↗
  5. Iron League

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Ranked #5 for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with SMITE®.

    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!

    2018ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  6. Heavy Metal Machines

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Ranked #6 for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SMITE®.

    Heavy Metal Machines is a one of a kind Free-to-Play Multiplayer Vehicular Combat game where players engage in 4v4 intense battles, controlling lethal vehicles in post-apocalyptic arenas.

    2018ActionSportsIndieDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Predecessor

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SMITE®.

    Ranked #7 for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with SMITE®.

    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!

    2024ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sons of Ra

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with SMITE®.

    Ranked #8 for SMITE® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with SMITE®.

    Sons of Ra is the award-winning competitive tower defense game by indie studio Pharaoh Hound Games. Play solo or join your friends in this unique strategic experience.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to SMITE®

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Overwatch®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with SMITE®.

    Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.

    2023ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Realm Royale Reforged

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with SMITE®.

    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.

    2018ActionFree To PlayEarly AccessSteam ↗
  3. Tribes: Ascend

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with SMITE®.

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with SMITE®.

    This edition packages weapon DLC from ten previous expansions as well new featured content.

    2012ActionFree To PlayDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Isle

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SMITE®.

    Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Paladins®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with SMITE®.

    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!

    2018ActionStrategyAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. Rogue Company

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with SMITE®.

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with SMITE®.

    Join 20+ million players in Rogue Company, the ultimate third-person tactical action shooter! Become an agent of Rogue Company and wield powerful weapons, high-tech gadgets, and game-changing abilities. Accept the mission and jump into a variety of 4v4 and 6v6 game modes. Play FREE today!

    2021ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Predecessor

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SMITE®.

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with SMITE®.

    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!

    2024ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Eden's Ritter - Paladins of Ecstasy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with SMITE®.

    Reviewers of SMITE® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with SMITE®.

    A virtuous princess and her lady knight battle depraved demons called Lustfiends, but struggle between shame and lust themselves... An erotic dark-fantasy visual novel.

    2020Adventure29.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SMITE®

Does SMITE® work on Steam Deck?
SMITE® is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Is SMITE® free to play?
Yes — SMITE® 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 SMITE® have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SMITE® supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, PvP).
What games are most similar to SMITE®?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SMITE® are SMITE 2, Battlerite, Dota 2.
Who developed SMITE®?
SMITE® was developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on SMITE®.

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