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Head-to-head · PC Games

Overwatch vs Apex Legends

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Overwatch #5 in PC Games 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Overwatch
Apex Legends #7 in PC Games 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Apex Legends

Overwatch leads on 0 checks, Apex Legends on 1, 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 scoreOverwatch · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresApex Legends · 2 of 4

Overwatch scores higher on our rubric for pc games: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Apex Legends offers controller support; Overwatch doesn't publish it.

Overwatch is the better fit for players seeking free team-based PvP. Apex Legends is the better fit for free battle royale with cross-platform parties.

  • Overwatch fits best

    Players seeking free team-based PvP

  • Apex Legends fits best

    Free battle royale with cross-platform parties

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Side by side

Feature Overwatch 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Apex Legends 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in PC Games #7 in PC Games
Best for Players seeking free team-based PvP Free battle royale with cross-platform parties
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Features Overwatch 1/4 · Apex Legends 2/4
Single-player Not published —
Online multiplayer ✓ ✓
Controller support Not published ✓ (best)
Mod support Not published Not published
Specs
Genre Action Not published
Supported OS Windows Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Distinct hero roles and abilities shape team-based matches.
  • Cross-platform play supports matches across platforms.
  • Custom games and Workshop scripting enable player-made rules.
  • 60-player Battle Royale matches and limited-time modes
  • Legends bring distinct skills to team-based play
  • Cross-platform parties and progression between EA app and Steam
Cons
  • The listed PC platform is Windows only.
  • The core offering centers on online multiplayer combat.
  • Story Missions are cooperative and limited to four-player teams.
  • Requires an internet connection and an EA account
  • Optional in-game purchases are available
  • PC version supports Windows only
Our verdict

Overwatch is a free-to-play, team-based action game built around hero combat. Players choose heroes with distinct roles and abilities for team-based PvP matches. It is suited to players who want a competitive multiplayer game with…

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Apex Legends is a free-to-play online battle royale shooter for players who want squad matches built around characters with distinct skills. Its core Battle Royale mode pits players in 60-player matches, and limited-time modes and…

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  1. OverwatchPC Games 9.0Free plan
  2. Apex LegendsPC Games 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Overwatch — where it wins

    • Distinct hero roles and abilities shape team-based matches.
    • Cross-platform play supports matches across platforms.
    • Custom games and Workshop scripting enable player-made rules.

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed PC platform is Windows only.
    • The core offering centers on online multiplayer combat.
    • Story Missions are cooperative and limited to four-player teams.

  • Apex Legends — where it wins

    • 60-player Battle Royale matches and limited-time modes
    • Legends bring distinct skills to team-based play
    • Cross-platform parties and progression between EA app and Steam

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires an internet connection and an EA account
    • Optional in-game purchases are available
    • PC version supports Windows only

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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