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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.
The ABCs Of Lust
by PJTheAwesome354
Kink profiles for various fictional females.
Not A Coward
by sonistras
Something was wrong with Genji, making him act more aggressive and arrogant during the missions. Cassidy suspected it had something to do with Moira's enhancing treatment. Now that Shimada was standing at his door, it seemed a perfect opportunity to confront his reckless behavior. Except Genji didn'
Tumblr Posts Collection
by WaterPomato
This AO3 work will be a collection of all of my Tumblr analyses, like oneshots, for easier management, access, and control. The posts are listed from oldest to newest. There are multiple analyses on artworks from the Cult of the Lamp to Sonic the Hedgehog to furry fandom. I'm not putting the artwork
Overwatch High
by Skuddly33
Scott Snow asiste a Overwatch High, donde el elenco de Overwatch imparte clases sin ningún motivo legítimo más allá de alimentar fetichismo y fantasías sexuales. Observa cómo asiste a un montón de clases impartidas por las encantadoras (y generalmente excitadas) chicas de Overwatch, y a veces las pi
Oneshots, Headcanons, and Scenarios
by SugarSkull404
You see the title, you know what you're here for, but this is mainly for my lovely fox and me <3
ain't no beast but what's in us
by half_daughter
They had been telling him for years to move into the town where it was safer, all stone and fire towers and occupied forts lead by men who called themselves wolf killers. For years, since his pop had died from a fever and his mom had followed from heartbreak. Since he had lost his arm to the same te
My Saddle's Waiting
by AgathionWrites
Hana goes to do some maintenance on her MEKA, but finds Brigitte in the workshop in a tank top and short shorts. Her focus doesn't take long to slip, and Brigitte is not helping.
the love ballad of cole and elizabeth
by P0STERB0Y
Elizabeth Caledonia Ashe was given one more chance by her mother after being sprung from the Bellerae City Jail--and she took it. She became the model businesswoman and eventual CEO of Arbalest Arms Company, making changes that she never could have made before. Successful, yes; but her happiness was
The Shape of Ibasho
by how_to_be_a_heartbreaker
Watchpoint: Gibraltar was never supposed to become familiar. Hanzo arrives expecting distance, professionalism, and a temporary alliance at best. Instead, he finds himself surrounded by people who laugh too loudly, care too easily, and refuse to leave him alone long enough to disappear back into iso
Where Your Heart Lies - Cashe Week 2026
by Seyary_Minamoto
Train heists, bank robberies, black holes and god AIs that want to bring about the end of the world can't disrupt the lifelong bond between the outlaw and the gunslinger: from the early days of their partnership at the head of the Deadlock Gang, to deadly confrontations at the height of Talon's war
Overwatch x Reader Collection
by Cyborg_Franky
I don't use pronouns/genders for reader! I also don't give reader any looks/descriptions. I also do not use y/n
Mono no Aware
by Aimz_ICR
Family is complicated. The Shimada Family is messy. The current head of the Shimada Clan isn't expecting company, but there's intel that needs to be shared. (Post 'Fall of a Sparrow', in the same universe as 'All Of These Things'.)
Belly Button Fetish/Belly Fetish/Tickle Fetish/Stomach Growl Fetish Art (Girls)
by Zazzel
So... Yes. This is about a fetish I have, do not judge me lmao. Its a pretty unpopular fetish (unpopular online, Its actually pretty common in real life) That I have. The fetish is different for most people, I tend to stay on the cute side of things, fluff, if you will. So, if you don't have the fet
There is Always Hope-Before the Crisis
by Lady_Moira_Reyes
Anakin lives a peaceful life in the exile with his children. Will it last?
Variety of lewd scenes/A Special Journey: Remake
by Witchan
Title says it all. A Special Journey remake starts at Chapter 122 and ends at Chapter 140 Part 2 begins at Chapter 152. Rated NC-17 for Fantasy Violent Images throughout, Graphic Violent Images, Graphic Language throughout, Strong Sexual Content throughout, Graphic Nudity throughout, Substance Abuse
Danganropa 67: Lukewarm Revenge
by MrBlocky
Kaede returns to another killing game. This time with people from different universes
Cashe Week 2026
by CornishPasty_1996
7 Day Prompt/Vignettes/Drabbles for Cashe Week 2026 | Ashe X Cassidy
Bound by Love, Freed by Redemption
by LvdyRedfox
When two lonely souls meet for the first time, sparks fly instantly. Can they unshackle themselves from their own harsh world to support the others' needs? Meet Baptiste, a Haitian EMT struggling to make ends meet until approached with a life-changing job offer from his ex, Mauga. Because of the new
藏源短打合集
by Lunades
一些因为太短我懒得单独发一篇的小短打存档合集。有各种各样的if/paro/au/性转，我会在每篇的开篇note标注出来。能接受再看，不能请自行避雷。
cozy (after)noon
by meesafig
between missions, in his sprawling homestead on the open prairie, he likes to unwind with two of his favourite things... and daydreams of a cuban cigarI casually thump into the spot next to him, tucking myself into his side, his bicep nudging my shoulder as he attempted to wrap that arm around me.“A
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Popular Overwatch Ships
McHanzo
Cole Cassidy/Hanzo Shimada
Overwatch's gunslinging cowboy and its haunted Shimada archer barely interact in canon, yet became the game's flagship ship through sheer archetypal chemistry. Cassidy is an outlaw who walked away from a criminal past; Hanzo is an heir who cannot forgive himself for Genji. The fandom built a sprawling shared mythology of gruff flirtation, matching guilt, and a cowboy patient enough to wait out a dragon.
12,000 works →
Reaper76
Gabriel Reyes/Jack Morrison
Jack Morrison got the poster-boy command of Overwatch while Gabriel Reyes got Blackwatch's shadows, and their friendship died in the explosion that destroyed the Swiss headquarters. Now one is the masked vigilante Soldier: 76 and the other is the wraith Reaper, trading bullets where they once traded trust. The ship excavates decades of partnership, resentment, and whatever was between them before everything burned.
10,000 works →
Pharmercy
Fareeha Amari/Angela Ziegler
Pharah's rocket barrage is most lethal with Mercy on her wing, and the fandom turned a gameplay synergy into Overwatch's premier F/F pairing. Angela knew Fareeha as Ana's daughter long before they shared a battlefield, adding history to the guardian-angel imagery. Stories balance the soldier who chose her mother's war with the doctor who hates everything war costs.
6,000 works →
Gency
Genji Shimada/Angela Ziegler
Mercy rebuilt Genji's broken body into a cyborg after his brother cut him down, and Overwatch's lore — including their Valentine's voice lines and years of in-game flirtation — keeps the doctor and her most famous patient gently entangled. Genji's journey to accept his new form runs directly through the woman who gave it to him. Gency has been one of the game's top ships since launch.
6,000 works →
WidowTracer
Widowmaker/Tracer
Overwatch's cheeriest agent and Talon's coldest assassin headline the 'Alive' short, where Tracer fails to stop Widowmaker's perfect shot. The hero/villain chase became the game's defining femslash rivalry, despite Tracer's canon girlfriend.
3,500 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Overwatch fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 95,000 Overwatch fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Overwatch ships?
Popular Overwatch pairings include McHanzo, Reaper76, Pharmercy. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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