Games like Paladins®
If Paladins® is your kind of game, the closest matches are Overwatch®, Fireteam Breach and Second Wave — 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 →Paladins is a free-to-play hero shooter released in 2018 by Evil Mojo Games, set in a fantasy realm where teams of champions face off in 5v5 competitive matches. The game features arena maps designed around strategic flanking routes, where hero ability synergy becomes crucial for team success. Players can customize champions through deep loadout and talent systems to fit their preferred playstyle, while the siege gamemode provides structured team-based objectives. Reviewers highlight the intense and competitive nature of matches, with a current Steam rating of 82% positive based on over 127,000 reviews. The title supports online cooperative play and offers substantial content volume for players seeking a challenging team-based shooter experience.
About Paladins®: 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!
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Overwatch®
WHY THIS
Shares loadout customization and a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Top pick for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Paladins®.
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.
Fireteam Breach
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paladins®.
Fireteam Breach is a tactical 5v5 FPS where precision and teamwork decide victory. Master round-based combat as Attackers or Defenders in Bomb, Hostage, and Secure Area modes. Use strategy, destruction, and unique operators with gadgets to outplay the enemy.
Second Wave
WHY THIS
Shares loadout customization and a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Third-strongest match for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Paladins®.
Welcome to the world of Second Wave, where the battle for supremacy is about to begin! Get ready to dive headfirst into a world that combines the best elements of competitive team-based shooters into an exhilarating gaming experience unlike any other!
Warriors Of Titus
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Paladins®.
Warriors of Titus is a first-person MOBA (Mutliplayer Online Battle Arena)for VR. Finally you can be immersed in a MOBA as you battle to reclaim Titus.
Apex Legends™
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Ranked #5 for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Paladins®.
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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Paladins®.
Ranked #6 for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Paladins®.
Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.
Predecessor
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Paladins®.
Ranked #7 for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paladins®.
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!
SMITE®
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Ranked #8 for Paladins® fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paladins®.
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!
Reviewers mention these as similar to Paladins®
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Overwatch®
WHY THIS
Shares loadout customization and a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Reviewers of Paladins® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Paladins®.
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.
Marvel Rivals
WHY THIS
Shares loadout customization and a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Reviewers of Paladins® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Paladins®.
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!
Team Fortress 2
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Reviewers of Paladins® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Paladins®.
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Rogue Company
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Reviewers of Paladins® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Paladins®.
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!
SMITE®
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Reviewers of Paladins® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Paladins®.
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!
SMITE 2
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with Paladins®.
Reviewers of Paladins® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Paladins®.
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.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Paladins®.
Reviewers of Paladins® cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Paladins®.
Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.
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Frequently asked about Paladins®
- Does Paladins® work on Steam Deck?
- Paladins® is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- Is Paladins® free to play?
- Yes — Paladins® 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 Paladins® have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Paladins® supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
- What games are most similar to Paladins®?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Paladins® are Overwatch®, Fireteam Breach, Second Wave.
- Who developed Paladins®?
- Paladins® was developed by Evil Mojo 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 Paladins®.
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