Games like Arena of Kings

Steam reviews

What players say

Reviews from the last year mostly do not recommend it, mainly because the player base has died and queues rarely produce matches.

Many players say the core 3v3 arena combat is fun and skill-based, with a good mix of classes and quick matches, and several compare it favourably to World of Warcraft arenas. Some describe the game as a good idea that was never finished. The complaints are dominated by the lack of players: many reviewers wait ten to thirty minutes in queue or never get a match at all, and many say the Discord and forums have gone quiet. Some players also criticise the server problems and rollbacks, the early-access style updates, the grind and paid unlocks for abilities, and a sense that the developers abandoned the game after launch. Recent reviews are far more negative than Steam's overall totals, which still show a clear positive majority, so the dead-lobby problem appears to dominate newer experiences.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy WoW-style 3v3 arena fights and can join a full premade group, since solo queues are rarely filled.

Who should skip it

Players wanting a populated, actively updated online game should skip it, as queues are reported to be very long or empty.

Short vs. long playtime: Players who recommend it at under 20 hours tend to praise the combat, while those who have played 20 to 200 hours more often complain about the dead community and lack of updates.

Summarised by AI from 49 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.