The best games like Mobile Legends depend on which part you like: the 5v5 lane battle, the short team match or the hero-collecting strategy. League of Legends: Wild Rift, Heroes Evolved and Onmyoji Arena are the closest 5v5 MOBAs on the stores, Astro Arena, Smash Legends, T3 Arena and Brawl Stars shrink the match to a few minutes, and Magic Chess: Go Go US, TFT and Dota Underlords are auto battlers.
The US listing for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.US, published by Skystone Games, describes “classic MOBA mechanics, like laning, jungling, pushing, and intense team fights”, with “10-second matchmaking and action-packed 10-minute matches”, according to its App Store page. It is free with in-app purchases, rated 12+ with a Loot Boxes label, 3.9 stars from about 35,600 App Store ratings and 3.5 from about 21,600 on Google Play (Teen, 1M+ downloads). We took the developer, age rating, rating, labels and purchase range for every pick below from its US App Store and Google Play listing and checked them on November 11, 2026 between 01:55 and 01:59 UTC. Looking for rewards instead? See our Mobile Legends codes post.
Wild Rift's store art shows lane combat with on-screen skill buttons. Image: Riot Games (App Store)
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Quick answer: the best games like Mobile Legends
- Closest 5v5 MOBA: League of Legends: Wild Rift. Riot’s listing calls it “5v5 MOBA Action” and has you “lock in your champion”.
- Most heroes and modes: Heroes Evolved lists 130+ heroes and 7v7, 5v5, 3v3 and 1v1 modes.
- Shortest matches: Smash Legends (“3 minutes of action-packed battling”) and Brawl Stars (matches “in under three minutes”).
- 3v3 with a MOBA feel: Astro Arena lists 5-minute 3vs3 MOBA PvP matches.
- Same publisher as Mobile Legends: Magic Chess: Go Go US, an 8-player auto battler with MLBB.US heroes.
- Lowest App Store age rating: Brawl Stars and T3 Arena (9+); the others are 12+.
All 10 games like Mobile Legends at a glance
| Game | Developer | Format | Age rating (App Store / Google Play) | App Store rating | Google Play rating, downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.US (for comparison) | Skystone Games | 5v5 MOBA | 12+ / Teen | 3.9 (35.6K) | 3.5 (21.6K), 1M+ |
| League of Legends: Wild Rift | Riot Games | 5v5 MOBA | 12+ / Teen | 4.2 (65.0K) | 3.2 (2.46M), 50M+ |
| Heroes Evolved | NetDragon Websoft | 5v5 MOBA, other modes | 12+ / Teen | 4.6 (6.3K) | 4.5 (790.5K), 10M+ |
| Onmyoji Arena | NetEase | 5v5 MOBA | 12+ / Everyone 10+ | 4.7 (21.5K) | 4.2 (437.1K), 5M+ |
| Astro Arena | KRAFTON | 3vs3 MOBA, duo battle royale | 12+ / Everyone 10+ | 4.7 (1.9K) | 4.5 (50.2K), 1M+ |
| T3 Arena | XD | Team hero shooter | 9+ / Teen | 4.8 (81.6K) | 4.2 (163.7K), 5M+ |
| Smash Legends | 5minlab | 1v1, 3vs3, battle royale | 12+ / Everyone 10+ | 4.7 (29.2K) | 4.4 (320.9K), 10M+ |
| Brawl Stars | Supercell | 3v3 and 5v5 modes, battle royale | 9+ / Everyone 10+ | 4.7 (3.16M) | 4.2 (26.18M), 500M+ |
| Magic Chess: Go Go US | Skystone Games | 8-player auto battler | 12+ / Teen | 3.4 (1.6K) | 2.3 (705), 50K+ |
| TFT: Teamfight Tactics | Riot Games | 8-player auto battler | 12+ / Teen | 4.5 (79.9K) | 4.1 (766.0K), 10M+ |
| Dota Underlords | Valve | Auto battler | 12+ / Teen | 4.4 (6.0K) | 3.4 (119.3K), 5M+ |
Ratings with the number of ratings in brackets. App Store names differ from Google Play for a few games, for example Smash Legends is “SMASH LEGENDS : Action Fight” and Astro Arena is “Astro Arena : 3vs3 Battle PvP”. Mobile Legends has a separate global listing that we did not check; the row above is the US edition.
5v5 MOBAs like Mobile Legends
1. League of Legends: Wild Rift
Riot Games describes Wild Rift as League of Legends “built from the ground up for mobile PvP battles”, with a champion pick, objectives and items that “change up your moment-to-moment decisions”. It is the best-known name on this list and the nearest match to Mobile Legends’ 5v5 structure. The App Store label is 12+ with Loot Boxes and “Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence”, and Google Play rates it Teen with no “Contains ads” label. Google Play shows 50M+ downloads and purchases from $1.99 to $99.99 per item.
Worth it if: you want a lane-based 5v5 with champions and objectives and a large player base.
2. Heroes Evolved
NetDragon Websoft’s listing calls it “a free global strategy and action MOBA” with “130+ unique heroes” and modes that include 7v7, 5v5, 3v3, 1v1, custom matches and auto-chess. The App Store label is 12+ with Loot Boxes and a “Contests” label, and Google Play rates it Teen with a “Contains ads” label, 10M+ downloads and purchases from $0.29 to $99.99 per item. Its Play listing tagline is “The Legacy MOBA on Mobile”. The App Store listing was last updated September 2, 2026.
Worth it if: you want a classic MOBA map with a big hero roster and more than one mode.
Heroes Evolved's store art highlights fog of war and observer wards. Image: NetDragon Websoft (App Store)
3. Onmyoji Arena
NetEase’s Onmyoji Arena is a 5v5 MOBA built on the Onmyoji franchise, with “over a hundred Shikigami”, a fog system and larger battle maps. The listing mentions voice acting in Chinese, Japanese and English and extra modes such as Shikigami Brawl and Mahjong Fight. It is rated 12+ on the App Store with Loot Boxes, Everyone 10+ on Google Play, with 5M+ downloads and purchases from $0.99 to $99.99 per item. The App Store listing was updated on November 6, 2026 for its S35 season, so it is still being supported.
Worth it if: you like anime-style characters and a different fantasy setting for a familiar 5v5.
Shorter team battles like Mobile Legends
4. Astro Arena
KRAFTON’s listing promises “fast-paced, 5-min 3vs3 MOBA PvP matches”, roguelike power-ups and “ever-changing battlefields”, plus a Duo Battle Royale mode that its current update puts on a Halloween map. It is rated 12+ on the App Store with a Loot Boxes label and Everyone 10+ on Google Play with no “Contains ads” label. It has 1M+ downloads on Google Play and purchases from $0.29 to $99.99 per item. It is much newer and smaller than the big names, with about 1,900 App Store ratings.
Worth it if: you want a MOBA-style 3vs3 that fits a five-minute break.
5. T3 Arena
XD’s T3 Arena is a “team-based hero shooter” with “quick 3-5 min” matches, a 6-second respawn and an Auto-Fire feature to make aiming easier, according to the App Store listing. Its Google Play tagline is “A 5V5 MOBA Shooter”. It shares the lowest App Store age rating here (9+) with Brawl Stars, and Google Play rates it Teen, 5M+ downloads and purchases from $0.99 to $99.99 per item. The App Store listing was last updated on July 3, 2024.
Worth it if: you want MOBA-style teams but with shooter controls and an age label below 12+.
6. Smash Legends
5minlab’s Smash Legends is “3 minutes of action-packed battling fun” with slide-and-touch controls, 1vs1 duels, 3vs3 team battles and a battle royale. Its listing names “Team Touchdown (3vs3)” among its modes. The App Store label is 12+ with Loot Boxes, and Google Play rates it Everyone 10+ with a “Contains ads” label. Google Play shows 10M+ downloads and purchases from $0.49 to $114.99 per item.
Worth it if: you want cartoon brawls instead of lanes and towers.
Astro Arena's store art sets two teams against each other in real-time PvP. Image: KRAFTON (App Store)
7. Brawl Stars
Supercell describes Brawl Stars as “fast paced 3v3 & 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale made for mobile”, with matches “in under three minutes”. Gem Grab is listed as a 3v3 or 5v5 mode. It is rated 9+ on the App Store and Everyone 10+ on Google Play with no “Contains ads” label, 500M+ downloads on Google Play and 3.16M App Store ratings. Purchases run from $0.29 to $239.99 per item, and the listing says some items are random. We already cover it in depth: see our games like Brawl Stars list and the Brawl Stars codes post.
Worth it if: you want the fastest matches and the biggest player base on this list.
Auto battlers: Magic Chess, TFT and Dota Underlords
8. Magic Chess: Go Go US
Skystone Games, the publisher of the US Mobile Legends listing, calls this “a new strategy game from the MLBB.US team” that combines MLBB.US heroes with casual gameplay: “recruit, merge, and strategize” in an 8-player showdown with Commander skills and Go Go Cards. It is rated 12+ with Loot Boxes on the App Store and Teen on Google Play. It is the weakest-rated game here, 3.4 from about 1,600 App Store ratings and 2.3 from 705 on Google Play, with 50K+ downloads, so read recent reviews before spending money. Purchases run from $0.99 to $99.99 per item.
Worth it if: you know the Mobile Legends heroes and want a slower strategy game with them.
9. TFT: Teamfight Tactics
Riot’s TFT is an “8-player free-for-all” auto battler where you “draft, position, and adapt”, with new themes and mechanics in every set. The App Store label is 12+ with Loot Boxes, and Google Play rates it Teen with no “Contains ads” label and 10M+ downloads. Purchases run from $0.99 to $159.99 per item. The App Store listing was updated on November 10, 2026.
Worth it if: you want a strategy game with League characters and a regular content schedule.
10. Dota Underlords
Valve’s Dota Underlords is “a next generation auto-battler” with Standard, Knockout and co-op Duos modes plus single-player. It is rated 12+ on the App Store and Teen on Google Play with no “Contains ads” label, 5M+ downloads and the lowest purchase range here, $0.99 to $4.99 per item. The App Store listing was last updated on October 29, 2024, so it has not had a store update for more than two years.
Worth it if: you want an auto battler without large purchase prices and don’t need new content.
How to choose, and what to check before spending
| If you like this about Mobile Legends | Try |
|---|---|
| Lanes, towers and a hero roster | Wild Rift, Heroes Evolved, Onmyoji Arena |
| Short matches | Astro Arena, Smash Legends, Brawl Stars, T3 Arena |
| The MLBB heroes in a strategy game | Magic Chess: Go Go US |
| Slower, turn-style strategy | TFT, Dota Underlords |
| A lower App Store age rating | Brawl Stars, T3 Arena (9+) |
- Every game here is free to download with in-app purchases. Google Play’s “per item” range covers the cheapest and priciest item, not what a typical player spends. All ten Google Play listings carry the “Includes Random Items” label, so read the store page before buying anything.
- Ads labels differ. Only Heroes Evolved and Smash Legends show “Contains ads” on Google Play.
- Games we left out. Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor are two of the best-known MOBAs, but their App Store listings carry a “Simulated Gambling” label, so we do not recommend them here. Pokémon UNITE is closing on March 23, 2027, as we explain in our UNITE end of service post, and Vainglory’s App Store listing has not been updated since September 2022.
FAQ
What is the closest game to Mobile Legends?
League of Legends: Wild Rift. Its listing describes a 5v5 MOBA with champions, objectives and items, and it shows 50M+ downloads on Google Play. Heroes Evolved and Onmyoji Arena are the other 5v5 MOBAs on this list.
Are there games like Mobile Legends with shorter matches?
Yes. Astro Arena lists 5-minute 3vs3 matches, T3 Arena lists 3-5 minute matches, and Smash Legends and Brawl Stars list matches of about three minutes or less.
Is there a game from the same publisher as Mobile Legends?
Magic Chess: Go Go US is published by Skystone Games, the same publisher as the US Mobile Legends listing. It is an 8-player auto battler that uses MLBB.US heroes, but its store ratings are lower than most games here.
Sources: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.US (App Store), Wild Rift, Heroes Evolved, Onmyoji Arena, Astro Arena, T3 Arena, Smash Legends, Brawl Stars, Magic Chess: Go Go US, TFT, Dota Underlords (App Store listings); Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.US (Google Play) and each game’s Google Play listing, all checked November 11, 2026.
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