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Strategy

Heroes of History

by InnoGames

City building, hero collecting and turn-based battles across successive historical eras.

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Our overview

Heroes of History blends a familiar city-building loop with a roster of characters drawn from different periods. You develop a settlement, recruit heroes with distinct abilities, then use them in tactical battles that reward considered team composition. It sits comfortably between a builder and a light role-playing game.

How it actually plays

  • Era progression that unlocks new buildings and units
  • Hero collection with upgradeable skills
  • Turn-based tactical combat on small grids
  • PvE campaigns alongside optional PvP challenges

What it does well

  • A satisfying mix of building and tactical combat
  • Plenty of heroes to collect and specialise
  • Clear era-by-era sense of progression

Worth knowing first

The number of systems can feel overwhelming in the first week.

Free to start. Optional purchases include hero packs and construction speed-ups.

Who this suits

Players who want building and battles in one game. Strategy players who also enjoy collecting and upgrading characters.

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