Dota Underlords

The Game the Developers Gave Up On, But We Never Did
Dota Underlords is the perfect game for those who love a bit of strategy, a touch of chaos, and autobattlers.
The developers made a beautiful cake, took one bite, then walked away to start baking something new—but the players? We’re still here, frosting the heck out of that cake and making it better than ever.

Sure, the updates are few and far between (last update in 2020), but honestly, this game has such a solid foundation that we’re too busy playing to care. The strategy is deep, the heroes are iconic, and the community? Loyal as heck. Every match feels like a little nostalgic reunion with a game that might be gathering dust, but still delivers some of the best moments of strategy, triumph, and defeat.

A must-try of the autobattler genre, just check the discussions if you don't believe me.

Please Update the Game. Please save Dota-2 players who can't play the game for various reasons. Dota Underlords like mini Dota2. With a variety of heroes, items, and strategic synergies. That thing is like taking me back to my childhood, it's so memorable. Please update the game! Where are the game developers?

Dota Underlords is a game that had the potential to be a major player in the autobattler genre but unfortunately fell short of its initial promise due to some questionable development decisions.
When Dota Underlords launched in 2019, it was seen as Valve's answer to the then-emerging autobattler craze sparked by the original Dota Auto Chess mod. The game impressed early on with its clean UI, strategic depth, and reduced randomness compared to competitors like Teamfight Tactics. Valve also made some smart choices, like the implementation of a standardized item system that provided a more balanced experience across matches​.
However, as time went on, Dota Underlords struggled to maintain its momentum. While the early access period was filled with excitement and rapid updates, the game began to stagnate after its full release. The addition of new features like the City Crawl campaign and Battle Pass in Season One was appreciated, but it wasn’t enough to keep players engaged long-term. Valve's decision to slow down updates and shift focus away from the game left the community feeling abandoned.
Despite these issues, Dota Underlords still offers a solid experience for those who enjoy the autobattler genre, particularly for fans of the Dota universe. The game is well-designed and has plenty of content, but it’s clear that it never reached the heights it could have. Many fans hold out hope that Valve might revisit and revitalize Underlords in the future, addressing its shortcomings and bringing it back into the spotlight it deserves​.
In conclusion, Dota Underlords is a game with great ideas and solid execution that unfortunately lost its way. It’s still worth trying, especially since it's free-to-play, but don't be surprised if you find yourself wishing for what could have been.

No updates from 5 years. I can still find Ranked matches in few seconds 24 hours round the clock.
We are a breed of humans who really need to get a life..... and learn to move on!

please valve give the game a second chance. the game has a lot of potential.

The game is unsupported - no updates and doubtful they would come, I read an article that explained work culture at Valve and basically no one can force the developers to work on a particular project, and since original project head left the company I can't see that happening.

But that is just something to keep in mind, because it definitely does not have to prevent you from enjoing the game, which still has active player base, que times are not even that long. You still have a pretty long battle pass which you can complete with no time limit and there is a lot of missions to complete.

Gameplay is super fun but very meta-dependent. You just have to figure out which combinations work, but untill then - there is still enjoyment to be had. Since it's also avaialable on mobile - great game to commit to in short periods of free time - as you have quicker and a tad longer game mode.

And the Dota characters - if you love Dota - are super enjoyale - something that keeps me away from other Auto Chess titles - it's just not that cool not to have these folks around!

Who cares if its been in maintenance mode for 4 years- still a good game, something that's been fun to boot up for game night with me and the boys- just go make a private bot match and have a good time.