Dota 2
MOBA · Strategy
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes.
Expensive right now
- Lowest recorded price
- Free
- Typical price
- Free
Dota 2 is well above its usual price right now. We'd wait for a sale unless you need it today.
Steam · Best price
Is Dota 2 for you?
You'll probably like it if you enjoy
- Competitive matches and rankings
- Improving through practice
- Team-based tactics
- Fast, repeatable rounds
May not be for you if
- You dislike pressure in games
- You want a relaxing experience
- You rarely replay the same game
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Where should you buy it?
Official stores
- SteamFreeBuy
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What is Dota 2?
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes.
Game details
- Release date
- July 9, 2013
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Players
- Multi-player
- Genres
- MOBA, Strategy
- Platforms
- Steam
What does it feel like to play?
- StoryNone
- ExplorationNone
- CombatVery high
- DifficultyHigh
- GrindHigh
- Session lengthShort
- Co-opHigh
More a skill hobby than a story to finish. Sessions are short but focused — one more match easily turns into five. Best with a regular squad and a competitive streak.
Media
Editions & DLC
What each edition includes
Editions
Standard Edition
Free
Deluxe Edition
Free
Complete Edition
Free
Bundles
Downloadable content
Player rating
Average score out of 100
34,100 reviews
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