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Overwatch already had legions of fans, but long-time veterans of the game may be left feeling slightly disappointed by the sequel. Aside from a definitive graphics overhaul and new additions to the roster, Sojourn, Junker Queen, and Kiriko, players may feel like Overwatch 2 is too similar to the original. Until the new content, including a PvE campaign, arrives next year, players may be looking for another similar game to play in the meantime.

Plants VS. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville

Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville is available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville is a third-person shooter where players can decide to either join the Plants or take control of the Zombies. The game features 23 gameplay classes, classified into four different groups: attackers, defenders, supports, or swarm. Players can experiment and discover which characters work best for them.

There are various multiplayer modes, including an objective-based Turf Takeover mode which can be considered similar to Overwatch 2’s Push maps. Players must overcome the enemy to win the game regardless of which team they settle on. Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville is a fun adaptation of the original mobile 2D game.

Heroes Of The Storm

Heroes Of The Storm is free-to-play on PC.

Heroes of the Storm is Blizzard’s take on the MOBA genre and is a far cry from the hero-based FPS shooter. However, some iconic characters from the Overwatch universe make an appearance like D.Va, Lucio, and Tracer, as well as well-known faces from other Blizzard franchises like Warcraft and Diablo! Heroes are divided into six separate roles: tank, bruiser, healer, support, ranged assassin, and melee assassin.

The basis of the gameplay is that players form five-person teams and fight against the opposing team; the first team to destroy their enemy’s “Core” wins. There are several game modes, including Training, Versus A.I, Quick Match, Unranked Draft, ARAM, Custom Games, and Storm League. There are hours of fun with Heroes Of The Storm, but as of July 2022, the game will no longer receive any major updates.

Gundam Evolution

Currently, Gundam Evolution is only available on PC. It will be released on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in December 2022.

In Gundam Evolution, players can pilot their own mech in an anime-style universe. There are twelve playable units to choose from, spanning across the GUNDAM canon. Additional customizable items and cosmetics can be unlocked through CP (Capital Points), an in-game currency accumulated through gameplay. EVO Coins are also available through real-life purchases.

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Matches are objective-based with 6v6 PvP competitive gameplay. There are three gameplay modes including Destruction, Domination, and Point Capture. Gundam Evolution forces players to work together and combine their strengths to craft and execute strategies to emerge victorious over the opposing team.

Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2 is free-to-play on PC.

Team Fortress 2 is one of the most popular games on Steam, and it’s no wonder why, with its quirky cast of characters and unique cartoon-like art style. Team Fortress 2, like the game’s title suggests, is a team-based FPS that requires players to work together to tackle objectives like gathering enemy intel or racking up kills.

Like Overwatch 2, teamwork, effective communication, and coordination are the keys to success. There is a character to suit every playstyle, whether that be Medic, Scour, Spy, or Heavy, so players can transfer their Overwatch 2 knowledge straight to Team Fortress 2 and get stuck in.

Apex Legends

Apex Legends is free-to-play on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

Apex Legends is a unique addition to the gaming scene, combining the Battle Royale formula with team coordination and synergies. There are 60 characters, named Legends, for players to choose from. Similar to Overwatch 2, there are certain roles to fill as each character has unique abilities, like Lifeline can heal their team.

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Players can play in trios and duos or ride solo and plunge into a large, sprawling map that can hold up to 60 players. They land on an island and must immediately scrounge for guns and other supplies to fight against their opponents. The play area in Apex Legends also continues to shrink as players battle to be the last man standing.

Valorant

Valorant is free-to-play on PC.

Valorant is like the free-to-play love child between traditional FPS Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and hero-based Overwatch 2. Unlike Overwatch 2, however, is that players get to upgrade their weapons using an in-game economic system with the currency they are awarded based on their performance in the last round.

Players get to choose from a list of playable agents, each with unique skills and Ultimates, and play with four other teammates in fast-paced 5v5 battles. Valorant’s core game mode offers no respawns; if they die, they will end up as spectators for the remainder of the round. This adds an element of strategy as players will have to communicate with each other and play cautiously to secure the win.

Paladins

Paladins is available to play on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

Paladins is probably the closest game on the market right now, with gameplay tropes similar to Overwatch 2. There are over 60 playable characters, each organized into four different classes: Front Line, Damage, Support, and Flank. Each character also has an Ultimate ability that charges up while in combat. Overwatch 2 players will feel right at home with a slight learning curve.

Players will face off in traditional team battles with a slight twist, as they can customize their playstyle further with its deck-building system, buffing their heroes. Players can also purchase burn cards, which add extra utility, like reducing the enemy’s ability to heal, increasing movement speed, etc. These can be bought using the credits they accumulate while playing. Paladins is a unique hero shooter that is not to be slept on.

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