Games like Predecessor
If Predecessor is your kind of game, the closest matches are SMITE 2, Overwatch® and Paragon: The Overprime — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its contemplative, immersive and intense. 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 →Predecessor is a free-to-play third-person MOBA developed by Omeda Studios and released in 2024. The game combines hero-based combat with lane-based team fights and a jungle system within the traditional 5v5 structure, featuring third-person camera perspectives that position players directly in the action. Players describe the experience as intense and immersive, with a hero roster that feels distinct and varied according to reviewers. The development team actively engages with the community, and the game is noted for bringing a nostalgic revival of Paragon's legacy. Matches run in a tight 25 to 35-minute window, fitting the massive length designation. Predecessor holds a 72% positive rating from 11,931 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck. The monetization system is cosmetic-based.
About Predecessor: 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!
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SMITE 2
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Top pick for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
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.
Overwatch®
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Second-strongest match for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Predecessor.
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.
Paragon: The Overprime
WHY THIS
Shares hero based combat and an immersive mood with Predecessor.
Third-strongest match for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
Paragon: The Overprime is a free team-based TPS Action MOBA. Choose one of the many powerful heroes with unique skills and work with your teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. Speed across the battlefield with the heroes of Prime and feel the thrill of the action.
SMITE®
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Ranked #4 for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
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!
Second Wave
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Ranked #5 for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Predecessor.
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!
Rogue Company
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Ranked #6 for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Predecessor.
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!
Spacelords
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Predecessor.
Ranked #7 for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
Embark on an epic sci-fi, free-to-play adventure. Spacelords is a brand-new take on the shooter genre. Through its 4 vs 1 campaign, you experience both sides of the story: Join the Raiders in their fight to free the legendary Broken Planet, or switch sides and fight as the Antagonist alongside the invading hordes!
Demigod
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Predecessor.
Ranked #8 for Predecessor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
Set in a magical world where gods walk among mortals, Demigod blends action, strategy and role-playing elements into a thrilling new experience.
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Overwatch®
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Reviewers of Predecessor cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Predecessor.
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.
SMITE®
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Reviewers of Predecessor cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
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!
Marvel Rivals
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Reviewers of Predecessor cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Free To Play with Predecessor.
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!
Paragon: The Overprime
WHY THIS
Shares hero based combat and an immersive mood with Predecessor.
Reviewers of Predecessor cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
Paragon: The Overprime is a free team-based TPS Action MOBA. Choose one of the many powerful heroes with unique skills and work with your teammates to conquer the Prime battlefield. Speed across the battlefield with the heroes of Prime and feel the thrill of the action.
Marvel's Midnight Suns
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Predecessor.
Reviewers of Predecessor cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and RPG with Predecessor.
FIGHT AND STRATEGIZE LIKE A SUPER HERO IN THE DARKER CORNERS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE. Play as The Hunter, a legendary demon slayer who must lead a team of Super Heroes and supernatural warriors facing apocalyptic threats.
SMITE 2
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Predecessor.
Reviewers of Predecessor cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Predecessor.
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.
DEADLOCK
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Predecessor cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Predecessor.
Physically dodge attacks while grooving to the thumping soundtrack in this neon arcade shooter. Can you free your system from the attacks of a crazed hacker and his digital army, or will it all end in DEADLOCK...
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Frequently asked about Predecessor
- Does Predecessor run on Steam Deck?
- Predecessor is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Is Predecessor free to play?
- Yes — Predecessor 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 Predecessor have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Predecessor supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
- What games are most similar to Predecessor?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Predecessor are SMITE 2, Overwatch®, Paragon: The Overprime.
- Who developed Predecessor?
- Predecessor was developed by Omeda Studios.
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