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Free games like Hero Academy 2

Below are 10 free-to-play Steam games similar to Hero Academy 2, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.

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Ranked picks

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    Die in the Dungeon: Origins — Steam game cover

    Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Dota Underlords — Steam game cover

    Dota Underlords

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.

    2019StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Super Auto Pets — Steam game cover

    Super Auto Pets

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!

    2021StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Minion Masters — Steam game cover

    Minion Masters

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!

    2019ActionStrategyIndieFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links — Steam game cover

    Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!

    2017StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — Steam game cover

    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

    2020StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Card Hunter — Steam game cover

    Card Hunter

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

    2015StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Battle for Wesnoth — Steam game cover

    Battle for Wesnoth

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

    2018StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena — Steam game cover

    Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Are you ready to RUMMMBLE?

    2018StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    KROSMAGA — Steam game cover

    KROSMAGA

    Free-to-play alternative to Hero Academy 2 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Hero Academy 2.

    Krosmaga is a game of skill where the Twelve Gods of the Krosmoz universe settle their differences by pitting creatures, mortals, and demi-gods against each other in a battle of truly epic proportions!

    2017StrategyMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeFree to playSimilar games →