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Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Sarmatian Heroes

Heroes of Science and Fiction and Sarmatian Heroes both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Heroes of Science and Fiction (2026) is 1 year older than Sarmatian Heroes (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Heroes of Science and Fiction launched in 2026.

Choose Sarmatian Heroes

Choose Sarmatian Heroes if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. Sarmatian Heroes launched in 2027.

Both Heroes of Science and Fiction and Sarmatian Heroes sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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 Sarmatian Heroes — Steam metadata comparison
Heroes of Science and Fiction — Steam game coverHeroes of Science and FictionSarmatian Heroes — Steam game coverSarmatian Heroes
Released20262027
GenresStrategy, Indie, RPGStrategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews88.9% positive (352 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersOxymoron GamesKajetan Hrynczuk

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Heroes of Science and Fiction vs Sarmatian Heroes — FAQ

Should I play Heroes of Science and Fiction or Sarmatian Heroes first?
If you want chronology, Heroes of Science and Fiction (2026) came out before Sarmatian Heroes (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 Sarmatian Heroes similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
Do both Heroes of Science and Fiction and Sarmatian Heroes have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Heroes of Science and Fiction ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Sarmatian Heroes ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, LAN Co-op.
Does Heroes of Science and Fiction run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Heroes of Science and Fiction is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sarmatian Heroes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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