According to ChatGPT, the average IQ of Dota 2 players is reported to be 135, placing them second among fans of various video games. Chess players topped the list with an estimated IQ of 140. The ranking also included fans of StarCraft II (130 IQ), Civilization VI (125 IQ), and Portal 2 (120 IQ). The exact data used to generate this ranking remains unknown.
Previously, streamer Manuel "Grubby" Schenkhuizen shared his ranking of the most complex and challenging video games. He placed Dota 2 at the top, citing not only its numerous mechanics and intricate details but also its challenging community as reasons for its complexity.