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Defense of the Ancients
Defense of the AncientsA legendary Warcraft III mod where teams battle to destroy each other's Ancient.
Fall Guys
Fall GuysA chaotic free-to-play battle royale party game of obstacle courses.
Overview
Description

Defense of the Ancients (DotA) is a multiplayer online battle arena mod for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and its expansion, The Frozen Throne. Players control powerful heroes, level them up, and purchase items with gold to defeat the opposing team’s Ancient. The map has become a cornerstone of esports, inspiring the MOBA genre and spawning countless tournaments worldwide. Developed with Warcraft III’s World Editor and maintained by the anonymous developer IceFrog since 2005, DotA remains a free, community‑driven experience.

Fall Guys is a free-to-play massively multiplayer party royale where dozens of jellybean characters stumble through colorful obstacle courses and mini-games until one winner remains. It is pure, chaotic fun.

Pricing
Free
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetics.

Category
MOBA
Party & Social
Best for
MOBA enthusiasts, competitive gamers
Casual and party gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
IceFrog
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Multiplayer
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
2003-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Free to download and play
  • Deep strategic depth with many heroes
  • Strong competitive scene and community support
  • Highly replayable with frequent updates
  • Easy to pick up
  • Very fun with friends
  • Free to play
  • Cross-platform
Cons
  • Requires Warcraft III base game to run
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited official support and documentation
  • Luck can decide rounds
  • Repetitive mini-games over time
  • Cosmetic monetization
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
9
User rating
Not enough data
4.7 (3)

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Fall Guys Reviews

4.7 (3)
Verified User

So much fun

Sunk way too many hours into Fall Guys. Cross-platform. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Fall Guys has been my go-to lately. Easy to pick up. One gripe: cosmetic monetization. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Fall Guys. Cross-platform. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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