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Free to play · real-time strategy
Dota 2
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- action game
- multiplayer online battle arena
What it is
Dota 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer action and strategy game from Valve, released in 2013. Players enter battles as one of more than a hundred heroes, with regular updates changing gameplay, features, and the hero roster. Heroes can fill multiple roles, and items offer different ways to respond to each match. All heroes are available to play; cosmetic items and add-ons are also listed. Players can team up, play co-op against bots, or use the hero demo mode to practice. The game includes behavior- and skill-based matchmaking. Steam features include multiplayer, co-op, Workshop, trading cards, in-app purchases, and Valve Anti-Cheat. Dota 2 is listed for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its multiplayer focus and wide hero selection make it a game for players who want to coordinate with friends or compete in matches, with options to practice against bots before joining other players.
What players like, and what they don't
- Free to play, with all heroes available.
- More than a hundred heroes are listed.
- Co-op against bots and hero demo mode are available.
- Behavior- and skill-based matchmaking is listed.
- Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- In-app purchases are listed.
- The game is described as deep and constantly evolving.
Who it suits
Dota 2 suits players interested in team battles, a broad hero roster, and matches that can be approached with different roles and items. Co-op against bots and hero demo mode provide options for practicing.
Dota 2 offers multiplayer battles built around a large hero pool, flexible roles, and items. Players can practice through bot co-op or hero demos, and all heroes are available without purchase.
