13 Top PC Games in Computer Cafes in the Philippines

In the Philippines, internet cafés are also referred to as computer shops or computer cafés. And they’re everywhere. Those places are perfect for those who do not own a computer or laptop or those who want to play games alongside their friends – very literally. While you may also go to computer cafés for internet surfing and offline socializing, most computer cafés in the Philippines are inclined to target gamers.

Although there are many titles that gamers love to play, due to certain circumstances and limitations such as PC specifications, internet speeds, or game accessibility, there are only select titles that can be found in computer cafés across the country. Here is a list of commonly found game titles in computer cafés in the Philippines.

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Games

1. Warcraft III DotA (WC3 DotA)

Availability: 5/5
Website: Official DotA Downloads

Warcraft III DotA, also referred to as WC3 DotA or DotA 1, is the game that other popular MOBA games like Heroes of Newert (HoN) and League of Legends (LoL) have been based on. WC3 DotA is not a stand-alone game, but is actually a modified/customized map of the Blizzard’s Warcraft III and was based on Aeon of Strife, a scenario from StarCraft. Originally created by a mapmaker known only by the alias “Eul”, WC3 DotA has been passed on from one creator to another, the current developer known only by the alias “IceFrog”. Since its debut, WC3 DotA had always been free and is not owned by any major developer or company. Aside from having a LAN feature, playing online is also possible via gaming clients such as Garena or Ranked Gaming Client (RGC). Even with the release of its sequel DOTA 2, WC3 DotA still remains a favorite not only in the Philippines, but also in other parts of Asia.

2. League of Legends (LoL)

Availability: 4/5
Website: League of Legends

With five million peak global concurrent players, League of Legends  has the most number of players among any MOBA game to date. It was developed by Riot Games with the help of Steve “Guinsoo” Feak and Steve “Pendragon” Mescon”, one of the previous designers of _WC3 DotA and the administrator of dota-allstars.com respectively. It has the same concept as WC3 DotA, but with significant changes such as not allowing “denies” and introducing the concept of “zoning”. LoL is generally free-to-play, but there are also items and champions for those who are willing to spend extra. Unlike WC3 DotA, DOTA 2 and HoN, LoL does not need a separate client for playing online.

3. Heroes of Newerth (HoN)

Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG)

First-Person Shooter (FPS) / Third-Person Shooter (TPS) Games