Strife

About

Strife is a 5v5 competitive multiplayer game where two teams battle to destroy the enemy’s central base. Each side starts at opposite corners with generators, creep spawn points, and a hero pool. Players pick one of several heroes with four abilities each, leveling up to unlock upgrades. Matches blend fast-paced combat with strategic base management, as you fight through enemy defenses while protecting your own. The game emphasizes teamwork and adaptability, with every hero’s skillset offering unique options for attacking or defending. The game’s hybrid design sets it apart, mixing MOBA elements with real-time strategy and RPG progression. Unlike traditional MOBAs, both teams can choose the same heroes, creating dynamic matchups and varied tactics. The lore about a missing rune and impending invasion adds context without overshadowing the gameplay. Released in 2015, Strife’s small but dedicated community praises its deep hero pool and balance between micro and macro play. The cross-platform support for PC, Mac, and Linux keeps access open for most players.

Storyline

A shadow has fallen over the Plane of Strife. An ancient evil, the Dharkwave horde of Sheol, is rumored to have arisen once more. The only thing that stands between the peaceful races of Strife and the threat of deadly invasion is a Rune of Darkstone, the only key that can open the portal to the underworld of Sheol. For generations this mystical item, a fragment of the ancient Dark Obelisk, has been kept by the Keepers of the Code, the sacred guardians of the Planes of Strife. But the cryptic rune has gone missing. And some fear the worst. In preparation of a Dharkwave invasion, the Keepers of the Code have built an Arena in Strife, with the hope that the fabled Army of Light might be trained there. Some even say the Golden Child of prophecy has appeared at the arena, riding his mystical Zidek dragon. Now, the mightiest heroes from the 5 planes are gathering together to face this new dread. They have come to Strife from their home Planes of Gael, Vorbis, Nestra, Tempra and Lyrie to battle in the arena, to prove their worth and to represent their people in the coming battle. Some will rise. Some will fall. And all will be pushed to the limits of their strength and courage.