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Heroes of Newerth
Heroes of NewerthA fast‑paced, skill‑driven MOBA that blends hack‑and‑slash action with strategic depth
Fall Guys
Fall GuysA chaotic free-to-play battle royale party game of obstacle courses.
Overview
Description

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.

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
Freemium
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetics.

Category
MOBA
Party & Social
Best for
MOBA enthusiasts
Casual and party gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
developer
Frostburn Studios, S2 Games
publisher
Frostburn Studios, S2 Games
age rating
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
71/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
2010-05-12
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • High skill ceiling rewards mastery
  • Cross‑platform support includes Linux
  • Robust competitive ladder and ranking system
  • Active community with regular updates
  • Easy to pick up
  • Very fun with friends
  • Free to play
  • Cross-platform
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Microtransactions limited to cosmetics only
  • Occasional matchmaking imbalances
  • 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)
Anonymous

So much fun

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

Anonymous

Love it

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

Anonymous

Love it

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

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