5. Battlerite
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Although Battlerite is the newest multiplayer online battle arena entry on this list, releasing just last September, it quickly reached the top of Steam’s top sellers list and received user reviews ranging from Very to Overwhelmingly Positive. Developer Sunlock Studios was surprised as well, but had learned a few lessons from the studio’s past game, Bloodline Champions, released in 2011.
Considered a spiritual successor, Battlerite offers fast-paced 2v2 and 3v3 combat with matches averaging 10 to 15 minutes. The game’s lasting popularity will be tested in the esports scene with its first official tournament at the end of this February. The tournament has a $10,000 prize pool and is in partnership with Twitch, which could expose more viewers to this MOBA. Though the game is in Early Access, it is developed enough to be tournament-ready and should not be long before an official release.
Battlerite is currently in Steam Early Access for $19.99, but includes access to all present and future champions. The game will become free to play when it launches at a later date.
