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Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Orix

Heroes of Science and Fiction and Orix both land in Strategy, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam. Heroes of Science and Fiction (2026) is 1 year older than Orix (2027). Orix is free; Heroes of Science and Fiction is paid (14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Heroes of Science and Fiction

Choose Heroes of Science and Fiction if you want an Indie game with Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Heroes of Science and Fiction launched in 2026.

Choose Orix

Choose Orix if you want a Free To Play and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Orix launched in 2027.

Both Heroes of Science and Fiction and Orix sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Orix — Steam metadata comparison
Heroes of Science and Fiction — Steam game coverHeroes of Science and FictionOrix — Steam game coverOrix
Released20262027
GenresStrategy, Indie, RPGStrategy, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews88.9% positive (352 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player
DevelopersOxymoron GamesSave Anywhere Games

Side by side

Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Orix — FAQ

Should I play Heroes of Science and Fiction or Orix first?
If you want chronology, Heroes of Science and Fiction (2026) came out before Orix (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Heroes of Science and Fiction and Orix similar?
They overlap on Strategy, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Is Orix free?
Yes — Orix is a free-to-play Steam title. Heroes of Science and Fiction is paid (14.99 USD).
Does Heroes of Science and Fiction run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Heroes of Science and Fiction is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Orix doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Orix — Verdict (2026) · imho.run