Highly competitive map which popularised having a large quantity of heroes and items.
Has a large number of deeply interwoven mechanics, leading to a complex and deep competitive experience. Players have shown a high level of engagement with its massive esports scene: with the annual 'The International' tournament consistently offering the biggest prize-pools in esports history.
An ambitious and heavily-featured game of grand strategy. Teams first select one of four factions (Elves, Orcs, Creeps, Undead) which each have their own armies and hero pools. They then battle on one of five maps of wildly varying sizes, each with different objectives.
Players can destroy and rebuild outposts, construct towers and fortify their bases, reinforce specific lanes with extra troops, or re-route lanes to different locations. The heroes each have six abilities which can be empowered with a range of talents, while upgradable items can shore up weaknesses or bolster their strengths.
EotA: Twilight shares a universe with two other games: a co-op survival called EotA: Exodus and a team escape called EotA: Maze.
Has multiple bosses, and various combinations of beating them levels up your army. Also the first lane-pushing game to introduce quest items.
Has an alternative victory condition: gather three keys, and perform a ritual at the center of the map to win.
A hugely influential classic with heavy cooperation and teamwork elements.
The 2003 classic with custom abilities, secret shops, and respawning jungle camps.