The MOBA genre evolved from a custom StarCraft map into a global esports powerhouse. Today, titles like League of Legends and Dota 2 dominate digital arenas. This list identifies the ten finest gems currently defining the competitive landscape.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is widely considered the best mobile MOBA game in the market. The game is designed for touchscreens and does not require you to continuously click around the screen. Instead, you can use the joystick button to move around the map. Fast-paced matches and simple controls make this a perfect pick for casual players.

Pokémon UNITE

Imagine blending one of the most beloved franchises with the competitiveness of a MOBA; that's what Pokémon UNITE does. But there's also a twist: instead of just destroying towers, players have to dunk Aeos energy into enemy goals to score points. Matches last for 10 minutes and are entertaining and fun to play.

Gigantic: Rampage Edition

This 5v5 third-person MOBA hero shooter features modes like Rush for fast-paced action and Clash for a more authentic experience. Players have customization options, can unlock hero and weapon skins, and customize their loadouts. Because of its unique camera angle, this game stands out.

Heroes of the Storm

Blizzard Entertainment couldn't look away when the MOBA genre was thriving and made its entry with Heroes of the Storm. What makes it different is its maps, with each map having a different objective, like controlling points or summoning bosses. It also includes characters from Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, making it feel like a multiverse of MOBA gaming.

SMITE

Smite allows players to control mythological deities from a third-person perspective. This game takes that idea and brings it to life. Players get to play as mythological gods and goddesses. Unlike the traditional top-down structure, SMITE puts players in a third-person perspective, giving a more dynamic view of the gameplay.

Awesomenauts

Awesomenauts features a peculiar style and theme. It is a 2D side-scrolling MOBA developed by Ronimo Games. Featuring over 20 characters, this fast-paced 3v3 team-based combat game stands out due to its 80s cartoon aesthetic and creative character kits, making it a cult classic.

Battlerite

Battlerite is developed by Stunlock Studios and can be considered a spiritual successor to Bloodline Champions. The game is skill dependent, with a 2v2 or 3v3 mode. This team arena brawler focuses exclusively on high-skill team fighting.

League of Legends

With over 160 unique champions, along with minions, neutral objectives, and its iconic Summoner's Rift map, this 5v5 battle game is a giant in the MOBA genre. LoL has annual World Championships and an array of other esports events dedicated to the title.

Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor, an international adaptation of Honor of Kings, boasts over 100 million active players. With over 500 million downloads worldwide and over 100 heroes to choose from, this title is nothing short of a banger. The game also features guest appearances from DC Comics heroes.

Dota 2

By far the best strategic MOBA you can play, Dota 2 by Valve is what we call a beautifully crafted title. With no pay-to-win elements and a fair ranking system, the game takes you on a journey of understanding mechanics and tactical plays. Dota 2 offers a complex experience where every hero is distinct and every item choice matters.

The MOBA landscape remains vibrant, blending classic strategy and innovative mechanics to retain the playerbase.

The scene does not seem to slow down in the near future either. With League of Legends set for its next World Championship and Dota 2 moving toward another edition of The International, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Arena of Valor continue to grow their competitive circuits as well.

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Written by

Dhruv Singh

Edited by

Pulkit Prabhav