Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is $3.78 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 | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 80 |
| Quality | 72 | 88 |
| Value | 71 | 83 |
| Popularity | 24 | 53 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.18 | $5.40 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.7% positive | 86.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 23.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Heroes of Science and Fiction
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Side by side over time
Heroes of Science and FictionSid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Details and requirements
| Item | Heroes of Science and Fiction | Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 17, 2026 | October 20, 2016 |
| Developers | Oxymoron Games | Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Publishers | Oxymoron Games | 2K, Aspyr (Linux) |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | i5, Ryzen 5 (Intel 10th+ gen or Ryzen 5000+ series recommended) | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT | 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 8 GB graphics recommended for 4K. SSD recommended. | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heroes of Science and Fiction or Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Based on the metrics, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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. Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC