Head-to-head · PC Games
VALORANT vs Apex Legends
VALORANT 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 scoreVALORANT · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresApex Legends · 2 of 4
VALORANT scores higher on our rubric for pc games: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Apex Legends offers controller support; VALORANT doesn't publish it.
VALORANT is the better fit for free 5v5 tactical shooter matches. Apex Legends is the better fit for free battle royale with cross-platform parties.
- VALORANT fits best
Free 5v5 tactical shooter matches
- Apex Legends fits best
Free battle royale with cross-platform parties
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Side by side
| Feature | VALORANT 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Apex Legends 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in PC Games | #7 in PC Games |
| Best for | Free 5v5 tactical shooter matches | Free battle royale with cross-platform parties |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Features VALORANT 1/4 · Apex Legends 2/4 | ||
| Single-player | — | — |
| Online multiplayer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller support | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Mod support | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Action | Not published |
| Supported OS | Windows | Windows |
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| Our verdict | VALORANT is a free-to-play tactical shooter from Riot Games, built around online 5v5 matches. Players choose agents with distinct abilities, then attack or defend across rounds while using gunplay and abilities to complete objectives. Its… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
VALORANT — where it wins
- Free-to-play entry with no listed purchase price
- Competitive and Unranked 5v5 modes, plus Deathmatch and Spike Rush
- Agents and team-strategy maps shape each match
Where it doesn't
- No single-player mode
- The PC listing focuses on Windows
- Its core experience is online multiplayer, not solo play
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
- VALORANT9.2/10 · Free plan
A free online shooter built around team tactics, round objectives, and multiple match modes.
Visit VALORANTFull verdict → - Apex Legends8.8/10 · Free plan
A free online battle royale with distinct Legends and cross-platform play.
Visit Apex LegendsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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