A hardcore, ruthless, and unforgiving gameplay experience. Close sibling of DotA Allstars.
Development has formally ended, though servers remain available to play and there are still occasional minor patches to tweak gameplay and balance.
Offers enormous flexibility when it comes to hero customisation, and also has a flexible jungle mechanic.
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.