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Dota Underlords

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2019

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Quick resume

Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Casual, Strategy, Free To Play, Role-playing (RPG), Tactical, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Deep strategic gameplay
    • Free-to-play with fair monetization
    • Cross-platform play
    • Engaging hero synergies and combos
    • Good for casual and competitive players

    Cons

    • Lack of updates and developer support
    • Shrinking player base leading to longer queues
    • Stale meta due to no new content
    • Limited social and communication features
    • Reliance on rng can be frustrating

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to choose heroes, strategies, and positioning with some RNG elements influencing outcomes."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game requires strategic thinking, skillful planning, and adaptation to evolving meta; players report satisfying challenge and learning curve."

    • Competition
      4

      "Includes ranked modes, leaderboards, and multiplayer matchmaking fostering competition among players."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long playtimes and habitual engagement despite game stagnation and lack of updates."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Supports duo modes and playing with friends, though primarily focused on individual strategic play."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with various hero combinations, strategies, and positioning, allowing creative tactical expression."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Community reports more balanced and respectful interactions; no strong evidence of dominance or toxic behavior."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief, enjoying immersion in strategic gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying new strategies, adapting to meta, and exploring hero synergies."

    • Exploration
      -1

      "Game environments are fixed; exploration is limited but players explore strategic possibilities."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization through hero selection and cosmetic unlocks allows some self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in the Dota universe with fantasy heroes and abilities, providing imaginative fiction experience."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and playing with friends foster a sense of belonging despite limited in-game social features."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop strategic skills and knowledge over time; learning is a key motivation."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Game requires focused attention during matches; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Limited social interaction; communication mostly predefined and minimal emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "No strong leadership roles; players act independently or cooperatively without formal authority."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate heroes, upgrades, and cosmetic items; progression motivates continued play."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find gameplay relaxing and a good way to unwind despite some tension from competition."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and animations are praised; sensory stimulation is moderate and pleasant."

    • Status
      3

      "Ranked modes and leaderboards provide recognition and social status among players."

    • Story
      -3

      "Minimal narrative or lore engagement; gameplay is largely context-free auto-battler matches."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Players enjoy suspense from RNG elements and competitive tension during matches."

    • Value
      4

      "Free-to-play with optional purchases; players feel good value for time invested despite lack of updates."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat is central but stylized and fantasy-based rather than graphic or realistic violence."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage resources and avoid defeat in competitive elimination matches."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026