Heroes of Science and Fiction

About

, Heroes of Science and Fiction is a turn-based strategy game where players command alien species in a fractured galaxy. Build armies, manage resources, and wage wars across a star system cut off from the rest of the universe. Each species has distinct abilities and playstyles, requiring careful planning to exploit enemy weaknesses. The game supports single-player campaigns, local multiplayer, and split-screen modes for up to four players, blending base building with tactical combat on hex-based maps. The game stands out for its deep strategic layers and cooperative/competitive flexibility. With six playable species and randomized maps, replayability is strong, though the steep learning curve might deter casual players. Set on Linux and PC, it launched in September 2024 with a focus on asymmetric warfare and unit synergies. Early access feedback highlights the satisfying late-game scale but notes pacing issues in mid-length matches.

Storyline

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.