VCMI - Open Heroes 3

VCMI Team

About this game

VCMI is an open-source engine that aims to provide the full original experience of Heroes of Might and Magic 3, as well as optional enhancements and mods for a refreshing change of pace.

YOU NEED TO OWN ORIGINAL HOMM3 COMPLETE EDITION TO PLAY THIS GAME. YOU CAN BUY IT ON GOG.COM OR ANOTHER PLATFORM, IT IS FREQUENTLY DISCOUNTED.

Installation and troubleshooting guide: https://vcmi.eu/players/Installation_Android/

With VCMI you can:

• Experience all the classic HoMM3 expansions including Armageddon's Blade and Shadow of Death.


• Admire the enhanced visuals with the built-in HD mod. x2 BRZ recommended for non-desktop devices.


• No Ads or in-app Purchases!


• Enjoy a user interface adapted for touchscreens that feels natural.


• Play the full game offline. Long haul flights have never been more fun!


• Install additional mods in the launcher to enhance your experience and tailor the game to your liking.


• Use tens of thousands of custom HoMM3 maps that have been made over decades and are available to download and play in VCMI.


• Utilise the random map generator with new map templates for endless hours of immersing yourself in the world.


• Play against your friends with the numerous multiplayer improvements to the original HoMM3, such as simultaneous turns. Make sure both clients have the same game version and mods installed.

Some limitations exist in the current VCMI that will be improved in the future releases:

• The AI has been written from scratch and can make mistakes that are not seen in the base game.


• The AI does not go through one-way portals. Custom maps that rely on this mechanic will not function properly.


• Some popular mod features are not fully implemented. Do not expect the same HoTA and WoG experience in VCMI as desktop versions.

If you’d like to connect with the community, share your experiences, or support the growth of VCMI, join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/chBT42V.

Official website: https://vcmi.eu/

FAQ: https://vcmi.eu/faq/

Report bugs: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/issues/

Note: VCMI is still under active development. Please report any bugs or crashes to help improve the app.

Ratings and reviews

solved! after updated, i needed to update or enable mods, in my case HotA was disabled. by enabling it my saves reappeared. support reacted in minutes, that is amazing. anyway about the game- vcmi makes a real h3 experience on phone, not like other lame games trying to copy it. it is very nice to play pc game on phone without losing any quality.

This is so cool!!! I hesitated to set this up, but when I did... holly cow... its the greatest game I have ever played on mobile phone! I played it for 2 hours, then I set it up on my tablet and continued there. I have S-Pen on both devices, so gaming HoMM3 is a pure enjoyment! On s23 ultra it is all kinda small and difficult to read, but still a lot of fun! Game looks and works amazing! Didn't try network play and other features, I'm playing campain... 10/5 stars for this project.

Hi, that's really cool to play my favourite game on my phone, BUT unfortunately, there is a crash some time and kik me out of the game. Any suggestions?

What’s new

Major changes:
- Support for HotA 1.7 maps
- Added battle-only mode support
- Added unit action panel in combat
- Support for quick save and quick load
- Improved adventure map AI and new combat AI
- Network lag compensation system for multiplayer
- Implemented search for any object on map

Read the full changelog at: https://vcmi.eu/ChangeLog/