Relic Arena similar games & best alternatives

Relic Arena

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2026

Should you play it?

Relic Arena is an 8-player free-to-play autobattler by Dota 2 personalities SUNSfan and Jenkins. Equip heroes with historical relics, that provide unique abilities and upgrades, under the command of legendary historical figures such as Cleopatra and Harambe.

What works

  • Highly replayable with creative relic combinations
  • Accessible yet deep gameplay
  • Polished ui and smooth performance
  • Humorous and playful tone
  • Free-to-play with fair progression

Things to keep in mind

  • Harsh monetization and slow unlock grind
  • Long match times with downtime
  • Balance issues with some overpowered relics and leaders
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Polarizing humor and art style

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition

  • Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

  • Faeria

  • Last Epoch

  • The Bazaar

  • Touhou Big Big Battle

More intimate

Games that feels like Relic Arena but with more focus on close relationships

  • BAPBAP

  • HELLCARD

  • Demeo

  • Ember Knights

  • Madballs in Babo:Invasion

  • Alpha League HD

More value-seeking

Games that feels like Relic Arena but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Apocalypse Party

  • Night Swarm

  • Path of Exile

  • Dota Underlords

  • Mythgard

  • Journey of Greed

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Relic Arena but with less leadership over others

  • Guidus Zero

  • FORCED SHOWDOWN

  • Toy Smash Kaboom!

  • Once Upon a Galaxy

  • MARVEL SNAP

  • Clank!

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Relic Arena: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy.

Last update: 10/08/2026