List of multiplayer online battle arena games

This is a list of multiplayer online battle arena games, sorted chronologically. Information regarding date of release, developer, platform, setting and notability is provided when available.

List

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Year Game Developer Platform Free-to-play Still playable Notes
2003Defense of the AncientsEul, Guinsoo, IceFrogWindows, MacSee NotesYesCustom map that requires installation of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos or Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
2008MinionsCasual CollectiveBrowserYesYes
2009DemigodGas Powered GamesWindowsNoYesFirst commercial game inspired by DotA.[1]
2009League of LegendsRiot GamesWindows, MacYesYes
2010Avalon HeroesWeMade EntertainmentWindowsYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down on February 8, 2013.
2010Heroes of NewerthS2 Games, Frostburn StudiosWindows, Mac, LinuxYesYesBecame free to play in July 2011.[2] Garena bought the rights of the game from S2 in May 2015 and founded Frostburn Studios to maintain it.
2010Monday Night CombatUber EntertainmentWindows, Xbox 360NoYes
2010Realm of the TitansNingbo Shengguang TianyiWindowsYesDiscontinuedDiscontinued in all regions except China.
2011Bloodline ChampionsStunlock StudiosWindowsYesYes
2011Rise of Immortals: Battle for GraxiaPetroglyph GamesWindowsYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down since June 2013.[3]
2012AwesomenautsRonimo GamesWindows, Mac, Linux, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 , Xbox OneYesYes2D sidescrolling MOBA game.
2012Guardians of Middle-earthMonolith ProductionsXbox 360, PS3, WindowsNoYesGame based around The Lord of the Rings film series.[4] No longer available on PlayStation Store.[5]
2012Super Monday Night CombatUber EntertainmentWindowsYesDiscontinued
2012Warhammer Online: Wrath of HeroesMythic EntertainmentWindowsYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down on March 29, 2013.[6]
2013Dota 2Valve CorporationWindows, Mac, Linux[7]YesYesSequel to Defense of the Ancients.[8]
2013PanzarPanzar StudioWindowsYesYes
2014Adventure Time: Battle PartyCartoon NetworkBrowserYesDiscontinuedMOBA based on popular TV series, Adventure Time.[9]
2014DawngateWaystone GamesWindowsYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down since March 2015.[10]
2014Fates ForeverHammer and ChiseliOSYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down since October 2015.
2014Prime WorldNivalWindowsYesYes
2014VainglorySuper Evil MegacorpiOS, AndroidYesYesAnnounced on November 2014
2014SmiteHi-Rez StudiosWindows, Xbox One, PS4YesYesMOBA based around different cultures spiritual entities and in over-the-shoulder Third Person perspective.[11]
2015Heroes of the StormBlizzard EntertainmentWindows, MacYesYesThe game features heroes from Blizzard's franchises including Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, The Lost Vikings and Overwatch.
2015Infinite CrisisTurbine, Inc.WindowsYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down as of August 14, 2015.[12]
2015Sins of a Dark AgeIronclad GamesWindowsYesDiscontinued
2015StrifeS2 GamesWindows, Mac, LinuxYesYesReleased May 22, 2015.
2015Arena of ValorTimi Studio GroupiOS, AndroidYesYesReleased November 26, 2015.
2016Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus ArenaWhitebox InteractiveWindowsYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down on March 31, 2016.
2016Mobile LegendsMoontoniOS, AndroidYesYesReleased July 14, 2016.
2017BattleriteStunlock StudiosWindowsYesYesReleased November 8, 2017.
2017GiganticMotigaWindows, Xbox OneYesDiscontinuedThe game focuses on team-based action combat in third person perspective with heroes battling alongside a massive guardian. Set to shut down July 31.[13]
2017Master X MasterNCSOFTWindowsYesDiscontinuedOfficially shut down January 31, 2018.
2018ParagonEpic GamesWindows, PlayStation 4YesDiscontinuedMOBA in third person perspective. Servers shut down on April 26, 2018.[14]
2018AirMechCarbon GamesWindows, Google ChromeYesYesCurrently in open beta. Inspired by Herzog Zwei.
TBAArena of FateCrytek Black SeaWindowsYesDiscontinuedLast known state was Closed Beta in 2016. The developers were purchased by SEGA in 2017.

References

  1. ↑ "The Emergence of the Dota Genre". NeutralCreeps. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Heroes Of Newerth Goes Free-To-Play". GameInformer. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  3. ↑ "New Free to Play on Steam - Rise of Immortals". Valve Corporation. 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
  4. ↑ Usher, William (May 30, 2012). "Guardians Of Middle-Earth Coming This Fall To Xbox 360, PS3". Cinema Blend.
  5. ↑ "Guardians of Middle-Earth". Sony Entertainment Network. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Wrath of Heroes news: A Heartbroken Farewell". Electronic Arts. Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Dota 2 for Linux". dev.dota2.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Spoils of War - FAQ". Dota2.com. Valve Corporation. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Cartoon Network | Free Online Games, Downloads, Competitions & Videos for Kids". cartoonnetwork.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Free Games - Download & Play Free PC Games | Origin Games". dawngate.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Patch Notes Version 2.2.14.1513". November 22, 2013. Archived from the original on December 15, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Infinite Crisis™". steamcommunity.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ "GoGigantic.com - Free-to-Play Multiplayer Shooter | Arc Games". www.gogigantic.com. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  14. ↑ "Paragon to Close on April 26". Paragon. Retrieved 2018-02-01.

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