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12 Labours of Hercules

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2015

Should you play it?

Accompany Hercules on a quest to rescue his wife, kidnapped by the evil Hades in 12 Labours of Hercules! You'll meet heroes from Ancient Greece as you vanquish beasts, repair roads and construct wonders in this stunning Time Management game!

What works

  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Pleasant graphics and music
  • Lighthearted mythology theme
  • Easy achievements and trading cards
  • Good value especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive and short gameplay
  • Limited strategic depth
  • Minimal story and character involvement
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Music can become repetitive

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like 12 Labours of Hercules but with less leadership over others

  • Farm Frenzy 4

  • Farm Frenzy Collection

  • Fortix 2

  • Lost Lands: Mahjong

  • Royal Defense

  • Evil Defenders

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12 Labours of Hercules: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Thrill, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Experimenting, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026