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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?

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Frequently asked about Hero Academy

Does Hero Academy have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Hero Academy supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to Hero Academy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hero Academy are Antihero, Warhammer 40,000: Regicide, Battle Worlds: Kronos.
Who developed Hero Academy?
Hero Academy was developed by Robot Entertainment.

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