
Assemble a fantasy team and let the battles play out.
Hero Wars
Nexters
- Fantasy
- Action
- Browser
- Mobile
Reviewed 8 July 2026 · Added 28 May 2026
Editorial overview
Hero Wars is built around collecting fantasy heroes, levelling their skills and arranging a five-strong team whose abilities complement each other. Battles largely resolve automatically, so the real game is in the roster planning, gear choices and campaign or arena matchmaking between sessions.
Key mechanics
- Hero collection with skill and gear upgrade paths
- Team composition around roles and ability synergies
- Campaign stages plus competitive arena ladders
- Guild activities and cooperative bosses
What works well
- · Very easy to dip into for a few minutes at a time
- · Deep roster planning under a simple surface
- · Frequent events keep the campaign from feeling static
Where it falls short
Competitive arena tiers strongly favour long-term or paying players.
Who it suits
Good for players who like collection and planning rather than manual control.
Devices and access
Designed for phones first, but the browser version is perfectly comfortable on a laptop.
Optional in-game purchases
Free to play. Optional purchases include hero packs, energy and season passes.