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12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2015

Should you play it?

Accompany Hercules in his quest for the Cretan Bull!

What works

  • Accessible and easy gameplay
  • Colorful and pleasant graphics
  • Relaxing music
  • Achievements and trading cards
  • Short and casual play sessions

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Limited story depth
  • Minimal innovation from first game
  • Low challenge for casual players
  • Some players find it boring over time

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like 12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull but with less leadership over others

  • Farm Frenzy Collection

  • Farm Frenzy 4

  • Evil Defenders

  • Fortix 2

  • Cows VS Vikings

  • Go Home Dinosaurs!

Less competitive

Games that feels like 12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull but with less competition against others

  • Braveland Wizard

  • Into the Emberlands

  • Hero of the Kingdom

  • Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

  • Wytchwood

  • Hero of the Kingdom III

More expressive

Games that feels like 12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull but with more self-expression and customization

  • Roots of Yggdrasil

  • Tangy TD

  • Dungeon Village 2

  • Nexomon: Extinction

  • Nexomon

  • Prime World: Defenders

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Exploration, Creativity, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition, Status.

Last update: 03/08/2026