2009 · MOBA · PC
League of Legends remains the most popular competitive game in the world for good reason, offering strategic depth, constant evolution, and an esports ecosystem that no rival has matched, though its notoriously toxic community remains its biggest obstacle.
2020 · Auto Battler
Teamfight Tactics is the auto battler that stuck, combining deep strategic layering with constant reinvention through its set rotation system, and its mobile version is one of the best competitive strategy ports available.
2020 · Card Game
Legends of Runeterra launched as one of the fairest card games ever made, and the core design is still impressive. The competitive scene has been scaled back significantly in favor of the PvE roguelike mode, which has become the heart of the game. Players who come in expecting a thriving PvP environment will find a quieter scene than advertised, but those drawn to the cooperative and solo experience will find something genuinely special.