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What is Overwatch fanfiction?
Overwatch fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Overwatch universe. With over 95,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Overwatch is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Jesse McCree, Hanzo Shimada, Tracer, Mercy, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Overwatch Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Overwatch stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Promise of The Wishing Well
by MoonlitSunwell
Mizuki Kawano has been unlucky his entire life, from the moment he was a small child. His grandparents died of unnatural causes and his mother died in a suspicious drowning. His father later tragically perished too, leaving behind nine year old Mizuki Kawano, after getting himself into debt with th
He Would Fall for You
by Minglisabeth
Becoming friends was easy. Letting it become something purely physical had been manageable. Falling in love… was the hardest thing Mizuki had ever done. AKA, Mizuki gets hurt saving Wuyang and true feelings slip out.
piecemeal
by emres
Orchestrating his and Freja's capture by Overwatch is easy. What isn't is everything that follows. Or, Emre Sarioglu does something about becoming his own man again, assisting Overwatch in uncovering Talon schemes and falling in love in the process.
Swimming Lesson
by Yooyka
Juno finally decides to learn how to swim! And who's a better teacher than Wuyang himself? Suddenly their little teaching session develops into something more...
Elemental Master & Shatter Force Against Huntsmen
by PauloGamenha
Zach Snow was betrayed and left to die by his family. His father works for Atlas, His mother marries Jacques Schnee, his older sister becomes Cardin's girlfriend and his younger sister becomes Whitley Schnee's girlfriend. Later he was found by Isaac Midoriya, Zachery Jackson, Kevin Whiterose, Zoey H
i trust you, as sure as the water rises
by hardfruitsoda
Wuyang is a mermaid prince who frequents the shores of a seaside town, and Mizuki is an assassin staying in said town and posing as a young fisherman. While Mizuki is figuring out who exactly his target is, he meets Wuyang. With blood staining Mizuki's hands, and the merman's starry eyes fixed on hi
Lovers Watch
by staringintothedarkdarkvoid
Bunch of Overwatch oneshots and headcanons. Feel free to send requests/ constructive feedback! Kudos and comments are very appreciated. I will add tags as I add more works.
tethered tinder
by taytortot
She waves a hand. “Fetch.” Anran’s scoff is pitiful: an exhale lead astray into a quick, quiet, “Ugh.” “Oh, cucciolo.” Marzia’s tongue clicks. “Your life is so rough.”Or: Marzia defines obedience.
You trust me, right?
by MildBeagle (ThedasElcor)
Mizuki needs to infiltrate the Yokai, and the Hashimoto oyabun seems pretty sure that needs to include sweeping their leader, Kiriko, off her feet. But, when the most suspicious man in Japan finds out his whole mission hinges on successfully lying to a shrine maiden, will the Hashimoto's plans go of
Under the radar
by ArcanalothsVault
Follow Indonesian vigilante Dimas Sinaga, also known as the Orca, on his quest to save sealife and stop the rising sea levels. Who really runs the world?Porn-with-plot romance/adventure fiction in the world of Overwatch. Loose timeline with an original main character. Tags will be updated with every
Trouble Comes in Threes
by OhRonnieBoy
Talon is on the rise and threatens to pull the strings needed to trigger an all-out war that would plunge the world into utter chaos. Null Sector is slowly beginning to spread, its message to any and all omnics to take up arms against the humans who govern their way of living beginning to take root.
so, what are we?
by ren6rs
Emre Sarioglu has horrible, overwhelming thoughts and regrets that threaten his very being. Cassidy is there, unaware of the inner turmoil, but his existence is what Emre may have needed.
"You trust me, right?"
by kaeychi
“Any funny business and you’re done for.” Anran hissed at Mizuki one last time before walking away. “Wuyang, come.” She demanded as the younger was still rooted in place, still smiling at Mizuki. “I’m glad you’re alive.” He said before turning around to follow his sister. “Seems like you’ve already
Parents Night Out
by rapturerising
Cole and Olivia try to have their first night out by themselves since their daughter was born - and it doesn't go as planned.
Late Nights With Doom - Tumblr Asks
by doomalade
A collection of anonymous asks answered by me on the Tumblr Dot Com. All asks that were requested are done for free and will remain anonymous. All characters are written to be +18.Now accepting requests!
Tarot and Teeth
by g1ngham
A WIP Cassemre fanfiction for Overwatch. Cassidy comes from a long line of vampire slayers and is faced with the dilemma of falling for a vampire Emre, who wants him just as badly. This takes place in the late 1800s and may not be historically accurate, so forgive me for that...
That Would Be Enough
by eternal_artemis
Squinting against the darkness, Angela traced the imprint left by her lover's body. The sheets were cool, the coverlet pulled back where Moira had extracted herself. Her pupils dilating and her vision adjusting, Angela climbed out of bed and followed the blue-light trail down the hall and into Moira
Into the Abyss: An Overwatch Fan Fiction (Overwatch X The Abyss Divers Club)
by Homa79
No summary provided.
The Interview
by AngelofKhonshu
You never thought you would get a chance like today, when you would get to meet the leader of Null Sector face to face. You had dreamed about today, and never thought even in those dreams that it would turn out like this.
Ten Years and a War Later
by ScrysAmaus
Inside him:Emotional volatility detected.Ally Freja Skov remains non-hostile. He doesn’t look away.“What would you have done,” he asks quietly, “if I had stayed?” The question shifts the air between them.She swallows. “I wouldn’t have taken the bounty on you,” she says first. Honest. Brutal.
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How many Overwatch fanfics are on AO3?
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