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Hero Academy

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First release
Dec 20, 2011
Genres
Indie, Strategy · Historical
Platforms
Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Linux

Test your skills in this light-hearted battle between friends! Heroic teams have gathered to engage in friendly contests on the Academy playfields. Will your team emerge triumphant? Enter a world of swords and magic, and challenge friends old and new to a contest of tactics and skill. From the human Council to the mysterious Dark Elves, every team needs a fearless captain to lead them to victory. Only those that leverage their team’s strengths and capitalize on their opponent’s weaknesses will protect their crystal and win the day. The Academy extends a warm welcome to all – whether they’re already heroes, or simply heroes in training.

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Release dates
iOS
Dec 20, 2011
iOS
Jan 11, 2012
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 05, 2012
All 6 release dates
Mac
Jul 05, 2012
Linux
Jul 05, 2012
Android
Oct 10, 2013
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Keywords
orcs, casual, wizards, medieval, ninja
… All 27, turn-based, steam, grid-based movement, dwarves, resurrection, cross-platform multiplayer, warriors, steam achievements, necromancy, digital distribution, bow and arrow, upgradeable weapons, microtransaction, retail games with steam activation, downloadable content, healer, splash damage, paladins, dark elves, shaman, d.i.c.e. awards 2013, in-app purchases

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Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 458 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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