Paladins
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About the Game
Join 25+ million players in Paladins, the free-to-play fantasy team-based shooter sensation. Wield guns and magic as a legendary Champion of the Realm, customizing your core set of abilities to play exactly how you want to play.
Paladins is set in a vibrant fantasy world and features a diverse cast of Champions ranging from sharpshooting humans to mech-riding goblins, mystical elves, and jetpack-clad dragons. Each Champion brings a unique set of abilities to the battlefield and new Champions are regularly added to Paladins, keeping the game exciting.
Paladins is completely Free-to-Play. Anything that affects gameplay can be unlocked simply by playing, with cosmetic items available for purchase.
No matter what your playstyle is, you’ll find it in Paladins. With Paladins’ deckbuilding system, you can become an iron sights sniper, a grenade-slinging explosives expert, or a track star with an assault rifle – all as the same Champion. Choose from dozens of cards to customize your abilities and make each Champion your own.
Ancient Goddess. Interstellar bounty hunter. Cutthroat pirate. Frost giant. You can be all of these and more in Paladins. Choose from hundreds of skins already available in Paladins or find a new favorite in each update.
Game Discussion
Steam User 283
Wow they really just killed this game with those damn layoffs. Farewell, you were actually one of the most fun fps games ever.
Steam User 122
I dont quite know how play this game but when people call me retarded in the chat it help me understand how to play. Thanks
Steam User 89
Paladins is often compared to Overwatch, but it brings its own unique twists to the hero shooter genre. With a deep card-based loadout system, diverse champions, and fast-paced action, it offers strategic depth and customization that many shooters lack. But does it still hold up today?
The Good:
✅ Diverse Champion Roster: Over 50 champions, each with distinct abilities and playstyles.
✅ Customization Through Loadouts: The card system allows for unique builds and strategies.
✅ Free-to-Play & Fair Progression: You can unlock champions without spending money.
✅ Fast-Paced & Strategic Gameplay: A mix of shooting, teamwork, and abilities keeps it exciting.
The Bad:
❌ Matchmaking Can Be Inconsistent: New players may struggle against experienced ones.
❌ Balance Issues: Some champions feel overpowered, while others feel underwhelming.
❌ Content Updates Have Slowed: While still supported, updates are not as frequent as before.
❌ Occasional Bugs & Server Issues: Some technical hiccups can affect the experience.
Final
Paladins remains a fun, customizable, and strategic hero shooter that deserves more recognition. If you’re looking for a free-to-play alternative to Overwatch with deeper customization, this is worth a shot—just be ready for some balancing issues and slower updates.
⭐⭐⭐ 8/10 – A great hero shooter with unique depth, but in need of more polish.⭐⭐⭐
Steam User 78
I have 200+ hours in Marvel Rivals, and 300+ hours in Overwatch. I have played ranked across all games extensively, and I can confidently say that in terms of pure design, Paladins is by far the best game among the three.
By. Far.
I wouldn't be a game developer today without this game. It got me through a very miserable time in my life, and contributed heavily to my understanding of what makes a game good even if it's not very polished. Rest in peace, my King.
Steam User 52
Such a massive shame this game had to go down the way it did. Was tons of fun and I already miss it despite only playing it occasionally now due to its stagnant state.
Somebody pick up the rights to this game at give it the love it deserves. Playerbase is very nice and they deserve better.
Steam User 68
This game truly had enormous potential, it's a shame how the devs neglected this game as it could have rivaled even the likes of Overwatch or Marvel Rivals or provided perhaps a more niche version of those games with a dedicated fanbase if they contributed efforts into making Paladins 2.
Steam User 55
Honestly, i'm writing more from my heart here.
Paladins meant the world to me.
I'm writing from my alt account so this would be bumped, i'm formerly a pro player, achieved GM multiple seasons from beta - S3. Continued playing ranked with old legends like Saadhak and Fisheko. I poured thousands of hours into this game across four accounts, back when it stood strong—f2p, fun, and honestly full of potential—while Overwatch still had a price tag and Marvel Rivals hadn’t even entered the ring. A lot of the 5v5 shooters weren't as fleshed out as this mechanics-wise. And the card system - amazing.
It had soul. The mechanics were simple but clever, the community vibrant (even if NA was toxic as hell), and it felt like the game could go anywhere. Even after the PPL fell apart, I stuck around—because despite everything, I genuinely loved it.
But over time, the game lost what made it special. The characters got bloated with gimmicks. The devs got greedy. Player feedback was ignored again and again. And now, its being shut down.
I haven't touched the game in nearly five years, but hearing the servers are going offline still hit me hard. It's not just a game—it’s memories, friendships, and a chapter of my life.
Paladins won’t survive in today’s landscape—not with Marvel Rivals and everything else. But for those who knew it in its prime, you understand why this hurts.
To all the friends I made in this journey: I wish you well.
To the devs: thank you for what you built—and shame on you for how you let it die. I wish the best for you, and truly hope at least your next game would be more successful. I hope this is a learning experience for an even greater game in the future.
Paladins is going. And when it's gone, it’ll always be a part of me.