Dota 2

There is a mythology here, told through hero voice lines, comics and seasonal events, but the world is a backdrop. The setting is two Ancients and a river; the story is each match.

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Two teams of five on a single map, more than a hundred and twenty heroes, and items that can turn any of them into something new. Mechanics like denying, turn rates and high ground give the game a depth that takes years to learn.

Item builds, talent trees and drafting create effectively endless variety. No hero is locked behind a payment; cosmetics are the only thing for sale.

The steepest learning curve in this codex. Expect dozens of matches before you feel competent and hundreds before you feel good. Bot matches and the new player experience help.

Runs well on almost any PC with native Windows, macOS and Linux clients. Rated Playable on Steam Deck, though it is a keyboard-and-mouse game at heart.