Summary
Despite the massive success and popularity ofLeague Of Legends, Riot Games (the studio behind the iconic MOBA) waited a long time to capitalize on their valuable IP. However, more recently Riot Games launched Riot Forge, which gives developers access to Riot’s IP to create games in theLeague Of Legendsuniverse.
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This list does include games made through Riot Forge, but it’s worth keeping in mind that many of these games were made by developers in partnership with Riot Games, and not by Riot Games themselves. Where this is the case, a note has been made to make readers aware.
8Hextech Mayhem
Set in theLeague Of Legendsuniverse, this unique rhythm game features a great original soundtrack and fast-paced gameplay set around a narrative that primarily features “Ziggs” and “Heimerdinger.” In the game, players take control of Ziggs, progressing through the game by attempting to perfectly time inputs to several different prompts,similar to most rhythm games.
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Although the original music is great, the inputs are snappy, and the game features some fun and unique sequences,Hextech Mayhemis still one of the most basic games that Riot Games has to offer.
7Valorant
This 5v5 character-basedtactical FPS gamecombines the methodical and lethal gunplay ofCounter-Strike: Global Offensivewith the heroic powers of games likeOverwatchto create a unique competitive experience.
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The game currently features over 20 unique characters for players to try out, makingValoranta deep and complex game that requires good map and character knowledge to play efficiently. However, the gameisn’t so different fromCounter-Strike: Global Offensive, so for players that don’t like that style of game,Valorantis unlikely to win them over.
6Convergence
Based on the character of Ekko,Convergenceis an extremely stylish 2D action platformer set in theLeague Of Legendsuniverse.Convergenceis a story-driven adventure taking place in the large and sprawling city of “Zaun” displayed with vibrant, colorful visuals.
Convergenceuses Ekko’s rewind gimmick fromLeague Of Legendsas a core mechanic in this single-player experience, allowing the player to rewind time and get back lost health, using one of their limited charges.Convergencehas a compelling story, stylish graphics, and dynamic combat that make it a fun and fast-paced experience that’s perfect for fans of theLeague Of Legendsuniverse.
5The Mageseeker
Set in theLeague Of Legendsuniverse,The Mageseekeris abeautifully imagined pixel art gameby the developers ofMoonlighter, a successful game in its own right. For their partnership with Riot Games, or more specifically Riot Forge, the developers focused on the character of “Sylas.”
The Mageseekerisan action RPGthat tells a story of rebellion and features plenty of other characters from theLeague Of Legendsuniverse, making it a story worth experiencing for fans of the IP.
4Legends Of Runeterra
This strategic card game focuses on skill-based gameplay, and while it may look similar to games likeHearthstoneat first,Legends Of Runeterrais a unique experience that focuses on dynamic gameplay that allows players to react to each other in interesting ways.
Legends Of Runeterra’s variety of interesting card keywords and mechanics make it a little less accessible than games likeHearthstone, butLegends Of Runeterrais adeep and thoughtful card gamethat can be extremely rewarding after surpassing the game’s steep learning curve.
3Teamfight Tactics
In this auto-battler game, players buy and sellLeague Of Legendschampions to add them to their team, building a variety of powerful synergies to outplay their opponents and win battles that are fought automatically by the player teams.
Teamfight Tacticsis an extremely popular online auto-battler at the time of writing, with each Season of the game changing things up dramatically, including the character pool and the synergies available to players, making it a game worth revisiting every once in a while.
2Ruined King
This turn-based RPG set in theLeague Of Legendsuniverse has players controlling a party ofLeague Of Legendscharacters in tactical turn-based combat and takes place in the iconic Bilgewater location.
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Ruined Kinghas a brilliant visual style and even features artwork by the prominent comic book artist, Joe Madureira. The game’s graphic novel approach to narrative tells the story in a unique and visually engaging way and helps to break up the game’s challenging combat encounters.
1League Of Legends
As one of the most popular PC games at the time of writing,League Of Legendslaunched back in 2009 and has since become one of the most-played games in the world and a leading force in the world of e-sports.
League Of Legendsis a MOBA game (multiplayer online battle arena) featuring over 160 unique characters to play as. The game sees teams of five battling it out across multiple “lanes,” attempting to destroy each other’s structures and eventually their bases. It’s one of the most competitive games on PC and is still being actively developed by Riot Games both as a game and as an IP.
