Dota 2

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

Dota 2 is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed and published by Valve.
Released on July 09th 2013 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 28 languages: English, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Spanish - Latin America and Vietnamese.

It has received 2,416,752 reviews of which 1,971,967 were positive and 444,785 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎

The game is free to play on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Dota 2 into these genres:

Free to Play MOBA Multiplayer Strategy e-sports Team-Based Competitive Action Online Co-Op PvP Difficult Co-op RTS RPG Tower Defense Fantasy Character Customization Replay Value Action RPG Simulation

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 60 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

MacOS

OS: macOS 10.13.6 or newer
Processor: Dual core from Intel
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Metal-capable GPU (AMD GCN-based GPU or newer, NVIDIA Kepler-based GPU or newer, Intel HD 4000 or newer)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 60 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD GCN+, NVIDIA Kepler+, or Intel HD 5000-series or newer
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 60 GB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

Reviews

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May 2024

I've been playing Dota 2 for 12 years now, off and on throughout my life it is one of the few constants. In high school, my friends and I spent many nights playing when there was only one courier. In college I played once or twice a year on my rented laptop from school. During the pandemic It was a way for my brothers and I to connect when we couldn't actually visit each other. It holds a great place in my life. The Good - Gameplay is dynamic, engaging and rewarding once you get the hang of it. There are so many moving parts that when you make your first big play, there is very little that can match the feeling of satisfaction when played just right. - Flourishing Pro Scene: If you want to get better there are countless new and old pro players that stream or release content on Youtube to help you improve, and often times Discord chats to find players to play with. - Semi Consistent Updates: They just released one of the biggest updates the game has seen since Talents were released in 2016, or neutral items were released in 2019, or when they DOUBLED the size of the map in 2022. Valve isn't afraid to experiment with this game, and while you can get stuck on a single patch for a long time, you can always know that Valve Devs are working on something truly different to add. Negatives - Mental Health: This is a team game. I love it for that, but playing with others can be frustrating and demoralizing. You can also find yourself "chain queuing" which after multiple losses can really effect your mood outside the game. My girlfriend and I have a rule that I cant start a game after 10pm because if i lose badly sometimes I will be too angry to fall asleep or talk before bed. You have to find these ways to look inward yourself, and without barriers it can really negatively impact you. - The Community: I said it a bit above, but if you're new to online games there is so much racism, sexism, anger etc. I've met really great people playing dota, but the brain tends to remember the bad eggs. Remember there is a mute button. - Communication from Valve: There can be crickets from valve sometimes. They ARE working on stuff, but if you read reddit to much you can get a bit riled for no reason. Overall, best game I've ever played by a long margin.

May 2024

i love this game, only issue i have with it is every update i have to either run a scan to fix things or reinstall which is the only quite annoying thing.

April 2024

Ah, Dota 2, the game where toxicity flows like a never-ending river and the community is as welcoming as a pack of hungry wolves. Strap in, folks, because this rollercoaster of emotional distress is about to make you question your life choices. Let's start with the community, shall we? A lovely bunch, really, if your idea of lovely involves getting flamed for daring to pick a hero someone else wanted. And don't even get me started on the joy of encountering smurfs who stomp around like they own the place, leaving a trail of shattered dreams in their wake. But wait, there's more! Ever wanted to experience the thrill of spending an hour in a match, only to have your hopes dashed by a single misstep? Congratulations, Dota 2 has got you covered. And let's not forget the joy of watching your teammates rage quit faster than you can say "GG." And don't even think about trying to improve. Sure, you could watch tutorials, read guides, and practice till your fingers bleed, but why bother when you can just blame your losses on everyone else? It's the Dota 2 way! But overall, despite the salt mines and the occasional dumpster fire of a match, I would still recommend this game. Because beneath all the toxicity lies a surprisingly addictive experience that somehow keeps you coming back for more punishment. So, if you're ready to dive headfirst into a cesspool of salt, frustration, and occasional glimpses of actual gameplay, welcome to Dota 2. Just remember to bring a hazmat suit and a healthy dose of sarcasm. You're gonna need it.

April 2024

I played hero wars on WC3 custom mode for years. Dota took over in 2012 for me and it's the greatest game ever. The cost is your life, and few other games will make their way into your rotation of playable games - as Dota will always force itself open. But it's worth the cost. Free game no complaining

Jan. 2024

it is a good game but they are really strict with the bans and no really much of a freedom to express. but the game it self is a good game.

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Free to play

8.1

1,971,967

444,785

Online players

359,903

Developer

Valve

Publisher

Valve

Release 09 Jul 2013

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