Build a civilisation and collect heroes across the ages.
Heroes of History
InnoGames
- Strategy
- Building
- Browser
- Mobile
Reviewed 18 July 2026 · Added 5 June 2026
Editorial overview
Heroes of History layers three familiar ideas together: growing a settlement, advancing through historical eras, and recruiting named heroes who lead your armies in tidy turn-based battles. The result is a builder with more to do between production timers than most.
Key mechanics
- Era-by-era civilisation advancement
- Hero recruitment, levelling and squad composition
- Turn-based tactical battles on small grids
- City production, storage and expansion management
What works well
- · Blends building and combat without either feeling bolted on
- · Approachable battles that reward planning over reflexes
- · Steady sense of progress through recognisable historical eras
Where it falls short
Hero progression can stall behind resource gates in the mid-game.
Who it suits
Suits players who like history-flavoured strategy in manageable daily portions.
Devices and access
Plays well in a desktop browser and on tablets; phone play is fine for shorter sessions.
Optional in-game purchases
Free to play. Optional purchases include premium currency and hero packs.