The Best Overwatch (Series) AlternativesTop First-Person Shooters and other similar apps like Overwatch (Series)

Overwatch is described as 'Team-based shooter where heroes do battle in a world of conflict' and is a first-person shooter in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Overwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Flathub apps. The best Overwatch alternative is Paladins, which is free. Other Overwatch like games are Team Fortress 2, Xonotic, Unreal Tournament and Marvel Rivals.

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    Paladins

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    Paladins is a fantasy FPS by Hi-Rez Studios, developer of Smite, Tribes Ascend and Global Agenda. It is currently available for PC. As of 2/6/2016 it is in closed beta. When released it will contain small micro-transactions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    André Gama
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    Paladins has a card system that makes the game more dynamic and fun.

    Guest
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    More Overwatch-like when compared to Team Fortress II. Paladins is a team focused fantasy based online MOBA, with great graphics and awesome character mechanics!

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    Similar concept + attribute changing cards.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Paladins is a great Overwatch alternative.

    • Paladins is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Overwatch.

    • Paladins is the most popular free alternative to Overwatch.

    • Paladins is Freemium and ProprietaryOverwatch is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Team Fortress 2

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    Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is the sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map. One of the most popular online action games of all time, TF2 delivers constant free updates including new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats.

    26 Team Fortress 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Linux
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    Guest
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    Also class based with a lot of the same mechanics (e.g grappling hook, sticky bombs etc.)

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    If only Valve cared about this game it would be the most watched and hype E-sport

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    Because there is Paladins...

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    • Most users think Team Fortress 2 is a great Overwatch alternative.

    • Team Fortress 2 is the most popular Linux alternative to Overwatch.

    • Team Fortress 2 is Freemium and ProprietaryOverwatch is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Xonotic icon

    Xonotic

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    Xonotic is a free (GPL), fast-paced first-person multiplayer shooter that works on Windows, OS X and Linux. The project is geared towards providing addictive arena shooter gameplay which is all spawned and driven by the community itself.

    39 Xonotic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    lukasfriedrich
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    Truely free and open source

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    • Some users think Xonotic is a great Overwatch alternative, some don't.

    • Xonotic is the most popular Open Source alternative to Overwatch.

    • Xonotic is Free and Open SourceOverwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Marvel Rivals

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    Engage in a team-based PVP shooter set in the Marvel Universe. Assemble iconic heroes and villains for strategic battles with unique abilities, dynamic gameplay, and destructible environments. Developed by NetEase, the game offers continual online updates and a rich Marvel narrative.

    4 Marvel Rivals alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Quake

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    Quake is a classic first-person shooter game that revolutionized the genre with its fast-paced action and innovative multiplayer modes. Originally released in 1996, it continues to be a beloved title among gamers.

    55 Quake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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    • Quake is the most popular commercial alternative to Overwatch.

    • Quake is Paid and ProprietaryOverwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Red Eclipse

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    Red Eclipse is a fun-filled new take on the first person arena shooter, built as a total conversion of Cube Engine 2, which lends itself toward a balanced gameplay, with a general theme of agility in a variety of environments.

    24 Red Eclipse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Warsow

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    Warsow is a completely free fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, set in a futuristic cartoonish world where rocketlauncher-wielding pigs and lasergun-carrying cyberpunks roam the streets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Warsow is the most popular Web-based alternative to Overwatch.

    • Warsow is Free and Open SourceOverwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
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    OpenArena

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    OpenArena is a community-produced deathmatch FPS based on GPL idTech3 technology. There are many game types supported including Free For All, Capture The Flag, Domination, Overload, Harvester, and more. There are 17 unique player models to choose from and 12 weapons.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Serious Sam

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    Serious Sam is a first-person shooter video game series that follows the adventures of protagonist Sam "Serious" Stone and his fight against the forces of the notorious extraterrestrial overlord Mental who seeks to destroy humanity.

    20 Serious Sam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    • Serious Sam is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Overwatch.

    • Serious Sam is Paid and ProprietaryOverwatch is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Splitgate

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    A free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. It takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat. IGN describes Splitgate as “Halo meets Portal".

    22 Splitgate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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