Heroes of Science and Fiction
Heroes of Science and Fiction player count right now
- Playing now
- 19
- Peak 24h
- 19
- Peak 30d
- 20
- Record since SteamStat tracking began
- 20
Developer: Oxymoron Games
Publisher: Oxymoron Games
SteamStat started tracking Heroes of Science and Fiction on November 7, 2026. The daily chart appears after 7 days of data.
Average players
Hourly detail
Heroes of Science and Fiction player count by month
Heroes of Science and Fiction has 19 players in-game right now, and the 24-hour peak is 19. The peak so far in November 2026 is 20 players, 10 on average.
| Month | Average players | Change | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (so far) | 10 | — | 20 |
From SteamStat's own samples of the Steam player count since tracking began. Change compares a month's average with the month before.
Heroes of Science and Fiction price history on Steam
Prices in the US Steam store, USD.
- Price now
- $29.99
- Lowest recorded
- $14.99
- Highest recorded
- $29.99
- Price changes
- 11
Recent price changes
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| $29.99 | +100% | |
| $14.99 | -8% | |
| $16.24 | -35% | |
| $24.99 | +28% | |
| $19.49 | -35% | |
| $29.99 | +33% | |
| $22.49 | -25% | |
| $29.99 | +25% |
SteamStat has recorded the price of Heroes of Science and Fiction since May 9, 2024. The lowest is the lowest paid price: free giveaways are not counted.
At a glance
Heroes of Science and Fiction has 19 players in-game right now, 100% of its 24-hour peak of 19. The record since SteamStat started tracking it is 20 players, set on November 7, 2026. 866 Steam reviews rate it “Very Positive” (90% positive). Released on March 17, 2026 by Oxymoron Games. Current price: $29.99.
Estimated Steam sales
About 59,000 copies sold on Steam, most likely between 36,000 and 120,000.
Gross revenue: about $1,300,000. After refunds, VAT and Steam's cut, the developer keeps around $760,000.
Valve does not publish sales figures, so this is our estimate. It comes from 866 Steam reviews and the $29.99 base price, as of November 12, 2026. How we count
What players say about Heroes of Science and Fiction
Heroes of Science and Fiction is widely regarded as a successful, polished successor to the classic Heroes of Might and Magic formula, set in a unique science-fiction universe. While many players praise its strategic depth, charming writing, and quality-of-life improvements, some users express frustration with technical instability, long turn-end wait times, and a lack of certain classic features like a random map generator.
What players like
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Strong Homm3-inspired gameplay 35 of 88 reviews
Players consistently praise how closely the game captures the spirit and mechanics of classic Heroes of Might and Magic games while adding fresh, well-implemented twists.
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Unique setting and humor 22 of 88 reviews
The sci-fi theme, featuring eccentric factions like totalitiarian mole-people, is frequently highlighted for its wit, lore-rich writing, and refreshing departure from standard fantasy tropes.
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Quality of life improvements 18 of 88 reviews
Reviewers appreciate functional enhancements over the classic formula, such as better recruit-all buttons, clearer UI, and streamlined map management.
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Addictive core loop 15 of 88 reviews
The game effectively triggers the "one more turn" syndrome, with a rewarding progression system that keeps players engaged for hours.
What players criticise
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Technical performance issues 12 of 88 reviews
A number of users report significant lag, freezes, and long wait times during AI turns, particularly in the mid-to-late game stages.
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Cluttered visuals 9 of 88 reviews
Some players find the map layout too cluttered with items and resources, making it difficult to distinguish between paths, resources, and terrain, especially with the day-night cycle color changes.
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Lack of expected features 8 of 88 reviews
Frustration is common regarding the absence of a random map generator and the limitation of multiplayer to hotseat mode only.
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Campaign balance and difficulty 7 of 88 reviews
Some users feel that certain campaign missions are poorly balanced, forcing a "wait and build doomstack" strategy that feels repetitive and restrictive.
Best for: Players who are fans of turn-based strategy classics like Heroes of Might and Magic 3 and are looking for a fresh, sci-fi spin on the genre.
Not for you if: Players who prioritize multiplayer modes, random map generation, or those who are easily frustrated by technical bugs and long turn processing times.
Heroes of Science and Fiction — questions players ask
- Does this game support multiplayer?
- Multiplayer is currently limited to local hotseat mode. There is no mention of online matchmaking or other multiplayer modes in the current build.
- Is it a good game for someone who has never played HoMM?
- Yes, several reviewers suggest it is accessible enough for newcomers while still retaining enough depth for genre veterans.
- Is there a random map generator?
- No, the game currently relies on pre-designed maps, which some players find restrictive.
Summarised automatically from 88 English Steam reviews — helpful and recent, positive and negative — on August 29, 2026.
The themes above come from English reviews written September 2024 – August 2026 (120 in total, 83 of them in the last 12 months). See reviews by month
Heroes of Science and Fiction reviews by month
Positive and negative Steam reviews in all languages, from the store's review graph. Updated November 11, 2026.
Steam's graph counts 876 reviews of Heroes of Science and Fiction from September 2024 to November 2026. On average 11.1% of them are negative. The busiest month was March 2026 with 144 reviews.
No month stands out: the share of negative reviews stayed close to the average.
A month is marked when it has at least 50 reviews and its share of negative reviews is at least 1.5 times the average and at least 20 points above it. If that month also had at least 3 times the usual (median) number of reviews, it is marked as possible review bombing.
Description
Heroes of Science and Fiction (formerly known as Silence of the Siren) is a turn-based strategy game where several different space-faring civilizations fight over control of a distant star system. Explore what’s left on the planets and secure resources to build mighty cities. Raise powerful armies and defeat your opponents on the battlefield!
Content in the full game
Heroes of Science and Fiction contains 5 playable factions, four campaigns with 4 levels each and 30+ skirmish maps set in colorful environments.
Each faction brings its own base, 7 upgradeable unit types, a special skill and a set of commanders to choose from. There are 24 skills, 54 active commander abilities and various pieces of equipment, consumables and artifacts.
The Siren star system, birthplace of a galactic alliance, and the homeworld of a lost Primals civilization, has been cut from the rest of the galaxy. As a result, the carefully built alliance split into bickering factions and secluded colonies. These days, hardly anyone pays attention to the ruins scattered all over the few habitable planets of a freshly isolated system. The deeper you venture into the uncharted regions, the stronger the feeling of endangerment grows. There is something else. An entity, a shade, an echo of whispers from below.
Explore what's left on the planets and secure important resources. Use them to upgrade your bases with advanced technology and to hire massive armies. Play as several different factions, recruit skilled commanders, teach them new skills and lead them into battle. Overcome obstacles on the map to gather powerful equipment and ancient artifacts.
Encounter a wide range of enemies in turn-based combat, use your tactical thinking to gain advantage on the battlefield. Learn the unique moves of your units, deploy your commander's special abilities and outsmart even much stronger opponents.
Explore a rich sci-fi world and discover secrets of a lost civilization
Collect powerful artifacts, secure important resources, upgrade your bases and hire the strongest units
Level-up your commanders and crush your opponents in exciting turn-based battles
Take control over several different species and factions
Old-school strategy game with modern controls and intuitive UI
Supported languages: english, french, german, spanish - spain, czech, polish, simplified chinese, hungarian, portuguese - brazil, russian
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System Requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i3, Ryzen 3
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated: with 4 GB VRAM or a modern AMD integrated GPU
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5, Ryzen 5 (Intel 10th+ gen or Ryzen 5000+ series recommended)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 8 GB graphics recommended for 4K. SSD recommended.
Mac
Linux
- Processor: i3, Ryzen 3
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated: with 4 GB VRAM or a modern AMD integrated GPU
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended.
- Processor: i5, Ryzen 5 (Intel 10th+ gen or Ryzen 5000+ series recommended)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 8 GB graphics recommended for for 4K. SSD recommended.
User Reviews
Recommended. A better hero-and-castle strategy game than the recent Heroes of Might and Magic entries.
I’ve put 65 hours into Heroes of Science and Fiction, and it’s been time well spent. The combat is the highlight: battles are engaging and tactical, and they stay fun well past the first few hours. The art style is distinctive and polished, and the music fits the atmosphere perfectly. I’ve often caught myself leaving the game running just to listen.
For me, it’s a step above the recent HoMM games, and it delivers the kind of strategy experience I’d been missing.
My one wish is alternative unit upgrades for each faction, like in Heroes of Might and Magic 4 and 5. Choosing between different unit paths added a lot of replayability and strategic depth, and it would be a great fit here. But that’s a wish, not a complaint. The game is already great without it.
If you love turn-based fantasy strategy, give it a try.
Amazing game!
Oxymoron games did the impossible, they improved Heroes 3 (which was already near perfect).
Super fun to play, complaints are very minor (some unit animations look wonky, that's about it).
Would recommend it to anyone who likes turn based strategies or RPGs and definitely to all HoMM fans.
The fourth campaign was impossible for me. Tried it several times, different difficulties couldn't beat it. So quit. But it was a good time filler.
good
A worthy spiritual successor to Heroes of Might and Magic III, this turn-based strategy game combines the familiar gameplay conventions of that title with innovative new systems, quality of life improvements, and a fresh new sci-fi setting... not to mention heaps of artistic creativity and razor-sharp wit. Plenty of content, including 5 entirely new factions, dozens of maps, a map editor and an entertaining campaign that doesn't overstay its welcome. Plus, more on the way! As a player who's been enjoying the HoMM series since the very first game (before that even, if you count the original King's Bounty!) I cannot recommend this title enough. This game is unquestionably worth your time and your money.
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Additional Information
| Developer | Oxymoron Games |
| Publisher | Oxymoron Games |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | March 17, 2026 |
| User reviews | 90% positive (866) |
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