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Awesomenauts
AwesomenautsCartoon‑style MOBA where heroes battle in fast‑paced, sci‑fi arenas.
Heroes of Newerth
Heroes of NewerthA fast‑paced, skill‑driven MOBA that blends hack‑and‑slash action with strategic depth
Overview
Description

Awesomenauts is a side‑scrolling multiplayer online battle arena that blends platforming, strategy, and comedy. Players choose from a roster of quirky heroes, each with unique abilities, and fight to destroy the enemy base while navigating dynamic maps. The game offers both solo and cooperative modes, supporting competitive multiplayer matches across PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, delivering a vibrant, fast‑paced experience for teams of up to five players.

Heroes of Newerth (HoN) is a free‑to‑play multiplayer online battle arena that launched in 2010 for Linux, PC, and Mac. It offers a roster of over 70 heroes, each with unique abilities, and pits two teams of five against each other in intense, objective‑focused matches. The game emphasizes high skill ceilings, fast respawns, and a competitive ladder, catering to both casual pick‑up games and serious esports competition. Its community‑driven updates keep the meta fresh and the experience engaging.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Freemium
Category
MOBA
MOBA
Best for
MOBA fans and indie gamers
MOBA enthusiasts
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.99
release date
2012-05-01
2010-05-12
Specifications
developer
Ronimo Games
Frostburn Studios, S2 Games
publisher
Ronimo Games
Frostburn Studios, S2 Games
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
73/100+3%
71/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast‑paced, accessible MOBA gameplay
  • Humorous sci‑fi setting with vibrant art
  • Wide variety of heroes and abilities
  • Cross‑platform multiplayer support
  • High skill ceiling rewards mastery
  • Cross‑platform support includes Linux
  • Robust competitive ladder and ranking system
  • Active community with regular updates
Cons
  • Steeper learning curve for new players
  • Limited post‑launch content updates
  • Occasional matchmaking latency on older consoles
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Microtransactions limited to cosmetics only
  • Occasional matchmaking imbalances
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