League of Legends vs World of Warcraft
Both League of Legends and World of Warcraft share Online multiplayer — so which one deserves your time? World of Warcraft wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
League of Legends
World of Warcraft| Metric | League of Legends | World of Warcraft | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.65 | ★ 4.31 | World of Warcraft by 0.66 (18%) |
| Metacritic | 78 | 93 | World of Warcraft by 15 (19%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,278 adds | 1,313 adds | World of Warcraft by 35 (3%) |
| Avg. playtime | 116h | 129h | World of Warcraft is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2009 | 2004 | League of Legends is newer by 5 yr |
Verdict
World of Warcraft takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Online multiplayer, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.