Age of Wonders 4 vs Heroes of Science and Fiction
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heroes of Science and Fiction wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Heroes of Science and Fiction is $10.98 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Age of Wonders 4 | Heroes of Science and Fiction |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 59 |
| Quality | 68 | 72 |
| Value | 74 | 71 |
| Popularity | 35 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.16 | $9.18 |
| Steam Review Score | 82% positive | 89.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.0K | 15 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Age of Wonders 4 | Heroes of Science and Fiction |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 2, 2023 | March 17, 2026 |
| Developers | Triumph Studios | Oxymoron Games |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | Oxymoron Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit or Windows® 11 (latest) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-9700K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 5600X | i5, Ryzen 5 (Intel 10th+ gen or Ryzen 5000+ series recommended) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1070 Ti (8GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8GB) | RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | >35 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Age of Wonders 4 or Heroes of Science and Fiction?
Heroes of Science and Fiction won the comparison against Age of Wonders 4 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Age of Wonders 4 worth buying over Heroes of Science and Fiction?
Based on the metrics, Heroes of Science and Fiction won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Age of Wonders 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC