Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Oriental Empires
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Oriental Empires wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Oriental Empires is $8.41 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heroes of Science and Fiction | Oriental Empires |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 65 |
| Quality | 72 | 76 |
| Value | 41 | 80 |
| Popularity | 24 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.18 | $0.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 80.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14 | 21 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Heroes of Science and Fiction
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heroes of Science and Fiction | Oriental Empires |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 17, 2026 | September 14, 2017 |
| Developers | Oxymoron Games | Shining Pixel Studios |
| Publishers | Oxymoron Games | Iceberg Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7,8,10 - 64 bit (32 bit NOT supported) |
| Processor (minimum) | i5, Ryzen 5 (Intel 10th+ gen or Ryzen 5000+ series recommended) | Intel i5 3.2 GHz or equivalent AMD processor and above |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT | 512 MB DX 9 Compliant videocard with pixel shader 3,0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 8 GB graphics recommended for 4K. SSD recommended. | Minimum Resolution: 1024 x 768 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heroes of Science and Fiction or Oriental Empires?
Oriental Empires won the comparison against Heroes of Science and Fiction 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 Heroes of Science and Fiction worth buying over Oriental Empires?
Based on the metrics, Oriental Empires 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. Oriental Empires currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC