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Dota 2 vs PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Dota 2 leads on 1 check, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDota 2 · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresDota 2 · 3 of 4
Dota 2 scores higher on our rubric for pc games: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Dota 2 offers single-player; PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS doesn't. On supported os, Dota 2 gives you Multiple where PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS offers Windows.
Dota 2 is the better fit for free competitive strategy multiplayer. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is the better fit for free battle royale squads.
- Dota 2 fits best
Free competitive strategy multiplayer
- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS fits best
Free battle royale squads
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Side by side
| Feature | Dota 2 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in PC Games | #4 in PC Games |
| Best for | Free competitive strategy multiplayer | Free battle royale squads |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Features Dota 2 3/4 · PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2/4 | ||
| Single-player | ✓ (best) | — |
| Online multiplayer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller support | Not published | Not published |
| Mod support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Not published |
| Supported OS | Multiple | Windows |
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| Our verdict | Dota 2 is a free-to-play team strategy game from Valve, built around choosing heroes and competing in online battles. It suits players looking for competitive multiplayer strategy, with a large hero roster and varied roles, abilities, and… Read the review → |
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a free online battle royale for Windows, aimed at players who want survival matches with friends or on their own. Up to 100 players land on a map, collect weapons, armor, and other items, then compete as the playable… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dota 2 — where it wins
- Core hero roster and online matchmaking are free to play
- Includes co-op bot matches and a hero demo mode
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- Optional cosmetic purchases add a paid layer
- Matches depend on online multiplayer matchmaking
- The focus is team battles rather than a broad range of game modes
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS — where it wins
- Free-to-play matches support up to 100 players.
- Solo, Duo, and Squad modes suit different group sizes.
- Training Mode covers weapons, parachuting, and driving.
Where it doesn't
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Ranked Mode and Custom Matches require BATTLEGROUNDS Plus.
- The shrinking Blue Zone pressures players to keep moving.
- Dota 29.4/10 · Free plan
A free competitive strategy game with matchmaking, bot co-op, and cosmetic purchases.
Visit Dota 2Full verdict → - PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Windows battle royale with Solo, Duo, and Squad play.
Visit PUBGFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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