Dota 2 (AppID: 570)

Type: game Genre: Action, Strategy, Free To Play Developer: Valve Publisher: Valve Release Date: Jul 2013 Metacritic: 90/100
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Dota 2: Iconic Free to Play Action Strategy

Dota 2 maintains a green-rated player base with occasional updates.

Total Players
396.1K
— Active
Genre
Action
Developer
Valve

Media Gallery

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Screenshots

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Videos

Dota 2 - Join the Battle video thumbnail for Dota 2
Dota 2 - Join the Battle
Dota 2 - Sizzle Reel video thumbnail for Dota 2
Dota 2 - Sizzle Reel
Dota 2 - The Greeviling video thumbnail for Dota 2
Dota 2 - The Greeviling
Dota 2 Gamescom Trailer video thumbnail for Dota 2
Dota 2 Gamescom Trailer

Real-Time Players

532.8K
(24h)

All-Time Peak

564.6K
Oct 2025

Estimated Owners

100,000,000 .. 200,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Player Health

Healthy — 425.7K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

-9% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 528.6K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

Stable population

Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

0 patches and 13 news items in last 180 days.

No recent patches

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 63/100.

Top praised area: content (2 positive mentions).

Stable

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play Dota 2?
Healthy — 425.7K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Dota 2 multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 528.6K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is Dota 2 still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 0 patches and 13 news items in last 180 days.
What do players think of Dota 2?
Very Positive — score 63/100. Top praised area: content (2 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 0%
Growth Rate Top 0%

Activity Heatmap

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • 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 Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 10.15 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 Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • 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
Pricing
Free to Play

Additional Information

Categories
Multi-player Co-op Steam Trading Cards Steam Workshop SteamVR Collectibles In-App Purchases Camera Comfort Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Valve Anti-Cheat enabled Steam Timeline
Tags
Action Action RPG Character Customization Co-op Competitive Difficult eSports Fantasy Free to Play MOBA +10 more
Supported Languages
Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English*, 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, Vietnamese
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
http://www.dota2.com/

Additional Information

👍 Recommendations
14.4K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
18
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦 DLC Available
2
downloadable content
🆘 Support
⚠️ Content Warning
Dota 2 includes fantasy violence, use of alcohol, and mild partial nudity.
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

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About This Game

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.

Detailed Description

The most-played game on Steam.
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 truly taken on a life of its own.

One Battlefield. Infinite Possibilities.
When it comes to diversity of heroes, abilities, and powerful items, Dota boasts an endless array—no two games are the same. Any hero can fill multiple roles, and there's an abundance of items to help meet the needs of each game. Dota doesn't provide limitations on how to play, it empowers you to express your own style.

All heroes are free.
Competitive balance is Dota's crown jewel, and to ensure everyone is playing on an even field, the core content of the game—like the vast pool of heroes—is available to all players. Fans can collect cosmetics for heroes and fun add-ons for the world they inhabit, but everything you need to play is already included before you join your first match.

Bring your friends and party up.
Dota is deep, and constantly evolving, but it's never too late to join.
Learn the ropes playing co-op vs. bots. Sharpen your skills in the hero demo mode. Jump into the behavior- and skill-based matchmaking system that ensures you'll
be matched with the right players each game.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Dota 2 right now?
370,114 players are online at the moment.
Is Dota 2 free to play and what genre does it belong to?
Yes, Dota 2 is free to play and spans Action, Strategy, and Free To Play genres.
Who developed and publishes Dota 2?
Developed by Valve and published by Valve.
What makes Dota 2 unique among its genre?
Dota 2 offers a large hero pool with ongoing updates that continuously evolve gameplay, features, and heroes, creating a dynamic competitive scene.

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