League of Legends (2009)
0.2028Canon Score · ranked #122 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 17 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the game
League of Legends (LoL), commonly referred to as League, is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games. Inspired by Defense of the Ancients, a custom map for Warcraft III, Riot's founders sought to develop a stand-alone game in the same genre. Since its release in October 2009, League has been free-to-play and is monetized through purchasable character customization.
Why it ranks #122
Every list on which League of Legends appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Game Informer Top 300 (2018) | Critics' canon | #27 / 300 |
| Rolling Stone 50 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #46 / 50 |
| Polygon 500 Best (2017) | Critics' canon | #68 / 500 |
| EDGE 100 Greatest (2017) | Critics' canon | #79 / 100 |
| IGN Top 100 (2021) | Critics' canon | #93 / 100 |
| gamesTM 200 Greatest (2018) | Editorial list | #109 / 200 |