D2

Dota 2

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MOBA

Dota 2

The deepest, meanest MOBA. Your mid is feeding.

Free to playPEGI 12

Players

1–5 players

Session

~45 min

Platforms

PC

Mood

competitive

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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–5 players? Dota 2 lands a competitive mood and plays in roughly 45-minute sessions on PC. It's free to play, so the whole group can jump in without anyone buying in. It's tagged MOBA, in the same lane as SMITE, Elden Ring, Rocket League. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Dota 2 against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Dota 2 — game-night FAQ

How many players is Dota 2?

Dota 2 supports 1 to 5 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play Dota 2 on?

Dota 2 is available on PC.

Is Dota 2 free to play?

Yes — Dota 2 is free to play, so nobody in the group has to buy in.

How long is a session of Dota 2?

A typical session of Dota 2 runs about 45 minutes, though it varies with your group.

Is Dota 2 good for game night?

Dota 2 suits a competitive mood for 1–5 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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