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Heroes of Science and Fiction

Turn-based sci-fi strategy with rival factions and tactical battles

Oxymoron Games · Released Mar 17, 2026

IndieRPGStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 874
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 11 in 30 days
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 weeks ago
Oct 23, 2026
Minimum PC
Dedicated: with 4 GB VRAM
16 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Heroes of Science and Fiction?

In this turn-based strategy game, rival civilizations fight over an isolated star system after their alliance falls apart. Across campaigns and skirmish maps, you explore planets, gather resources, upgrade bases, develop commanders and units, and fight tactical battles.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy planning turns around varied unit abilities
  • +you like developing commanders and building armies over time
  • +you want both story campaigns and skirmish maps

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time action to turn-based tactics
  • −you want battles without managing bases or resources

What players say

89% of 874 reviews are positive · 90% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art style, sci-fi setting, and familiar Heroes of Might and Magic-style strategy. Their most common complaints are long AI turns and loading times; they also report frame-rate problems, weak enemy AI, uneven campaign balance, and bugs.

Players over time

▲ +84% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 30 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20268
Nov 6, 20264
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Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 202630
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202611
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 26, 202611
Oct 25, 202614
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202612
Oct 22, 20269
Oct 21, 202612
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 18, 202622
Oct 17, 202617
Oct 16, 202613
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20263
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202612
Oct 9, 20266
Oct 8, 202610
Oct 7, 20264
Oct 6, 20266
Oct 4, 20267
Oct 3, 20269
Oct 2, 20264
Oct 1, 20267
Sep 30, 20267
Sep 29, 20265
Sep 27, 20263
Sep 26, 20268
Sep 25, 20262
Sep 24, 20267
Sep 23, 202612
Sep 23, 20266
Sep 22, 20269
Sep 21, 202610

How many players finish Heroes of Science and Fiction?

4.9% of Steam players have unlocked «Hole in the Mole», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Heroes of Science and Fiction screenshot 1

Heroes of Science and Fiction system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated: with 4 GB VRAM, 16 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
i3, Ryzen 3
Graphics
Dedicated: with 4 GB VRAM or a modern AMD integrated GPU
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
Notes
SSD recommended.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
i5, Ryzen 5 (Intel 10th+ gen or Ryzen 5000+ series recommended)
Graphics
RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
Notes
8 GB graphics recommended for 4K. SSD recommended.

Does Heroes of Science and Fiction have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen and LAN; PvP online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Heroes of Science and Fiction run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
67
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Hungarian, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does Heroes of Science and Fiction use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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