Monday Night Combat similar games & best alternatives

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Monday Night Combat

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 • 2011

Should you play it?

Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter… and the most popular lethal sport of the future!

What works

  • Unique blend of third-person shooter and tower defense
  • Fun, fast-paced team-based gameplay
  • Humorous announcer and style
  • Multiple classes with unique abilities
  • Active community groups organizing events

Things to keep in mind

  • Very low current player base
  • Limited map variety
  • No official support or updates
  • Some balance issues reported
  • Lack of matchmaking and new player onboarding

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Wildgate

  • Eternal Return

  • SMITE®

  • ONRAID

  • Hunter Roulette

  • Storm Striker

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Monday Night Combat but with less narrative immersion

  • Block N Load

  • Armajet

  • Battlerite Royale

  • Kabounce

  • Mechabellum

  • Grapple Tournament

Less dominating

Games that feels like Monday Night Combat but with less domination over others

  • SUPERVIVE

  • Bloodsports.TV

  • Sanctum 2

  • Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate

  • Iron Brigade

More exploratory

Games that feels like Monday Night Combat but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition

  • Last Flag

  • Star Conflict

  • Deceive Inc.

  • Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm

  • Executive Assault 2

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Monday Night Combat: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026