5 Games Like Overwatch

Games Like OverwatchOur compilation of games like Overwatch features high quality multiplayer first person hero shooters that let you command a variety of characters with their own skills and combat roles.

Overwatch is Blizzard’s step into the first person shooter arena, going into a 2015 beta with a 2016 release and eventual sequel. Focused on party based competitive gameplay and the use of various heroes that bring their own abilities and roles to the field of battle Overwatch borrows but also enhances mechanics from the games before it. The underlying setting for this fast paced and varied shooter is a futuristic Earth where artificial intelligence has created global conflict on a mass scale that sees players battle on futuristic but familiar maps across the globe.

Gameplay pits small teams of players against each other on a diverse roster of maps and game modes with varying objectives. With options like assault, control, escort, capture the flag and death match Overwatch requires players to use both direct and tactical combat options. In order to participate in these battles players select from one of the available characters who broadly fall into the roles of damage, tank and support who have their own abilities to support this playstyle.

This list of games like Overwatch features the best available titles in the first person hero shooter genre where players can experience similar class or loadout diversity in tactical game modes.
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Block N Load

Block N Load blends sandbox with the class based shooter to create a strategic 5 on 5 FPS where you’ll get to remake the environment to meet your needs while also playing as a host of colourful characters. With the ability to reshape the game maps every single time you play Block N Load offers more map variety which is limited only by the creativity of players. Gameplay in Block N Load is split into two distinct game phases; the build phase and then the attack phase. During the first of th...[Read Review]

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Paladins

Paladins (Paladins: Champions of the Realm) joins the growing number of free to play hero shooters. With a setting hat blends together fantasy with that of ancient technology the Paladins setting is unique to the hero shooter. On top of the core hero shooter Paladins also offers a Paladins Battlegrounds game mode. Similar to other games in the niche Paladins offers a range of champions to control on the battlefield that come with their own special set of abilities that can be further customised ...[Read Review]

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8.2 User Avg (19 votes)
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S4 League

S4 League is a stylish fast paced shooter with sci-fi and MMO elements at the heart of the game experience. With a catchy techno soundtrack combining with small map designs it offers a less tactical approach to the genre where you can jump into a game and instantly be in the thick of action. This highly stylised and quick paced experience has made S4 league a popular casual option but also goes beyond the casual crowd at the higher levels of skill due to the high mechanic skill cap associated wi...[Read Review]

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Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

The wacky Plants vs Zombie themed shooter is back with a sequel that introduces new characters and plenty of single player content for those that don’t want to solely focus on the multiplayer scene. With Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 players can expect a similar overall experience as you take control of various plants and zombies in third person while conquering the objective focused gameplay. Game design wise most of the core features have remained the same with Plants vs. Zombies:...[Read Review]

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8.1 User Avg (7 votes)
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Team Fortress 2

If you want a more casual first person shooter experience that is also free to pick up and play then Team Fortress 2 (TF2) will deliver on your desires. The game focuses  on co-operative gameplay with emphasis on team based game modes and different characters that support each other in different ways. Team Fortress 2 is also considered one of the more balanced FPS games around. The core elements in the Team Fortress 2 are about as simple you can get and pits two teams against eachother across a ...[Read Review]

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