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Here’s how we would describe Deadlock’s genre.

Deadlock has been a game for many that, in a fairly short amount of time, has captured a large amount of interest and hype. This is likely, in part, due to the way this game blends the best of so many iconic game genres and puts them into one. So, what genre of game is Deadlock?

Deadlock genre explained

Deadlock is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) at heart, but also with strong elements of the recently very popular arcade/hero shooter, but also with a third-person camera. So, calling the genre of Deadlock a third-person arcade shooter MOBA might be the closest thing we can assimilate to its genre.

Here are the elements of each that you can find in this game:

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Deadlock Mid Boss guide: How to kill, buffs, and more

Here’s everything you need to know about the Mid Boss in Deadlock.

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Aspects of Deadlock that make it an arcade shooter game:

Overall, much of why many people connect with Deadlock is likely because it feels like they’ve played the game before due to its genre familiarity. So, even if it’s hard to pin down exactly what Deadlock is, fans are taking to the genre-blend in a positive way.

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Deadlock’s character select screen looks like something you would see in a game like Overwatch 2 (Image via esports.gg)

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