Comparison guide
Heroes of Science and Fiction works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.4Brutal, tactical, squad-based sci‑fi RPG
Feb 5, 2026
If you liked Heroes of Science and Fiction, MENACE delivers familiar indie, rpg and strategy for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.4/10.
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9.3Grid-based mech deckbuilder: tactical, addictive, inventive.
Apr 30, 2025
StarVaders leans into indie, singleplayer and strategy, hitting the same notes that make Heroes of Science and Fiction click. We scored it 9.3/10.
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9.0Gorgeous, emotional JRPG with risky parry-driven combat
Apr 24, 2025
Shared strengths in indie, rpg and singleplayer make Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 an easy follow-up to Heroes of Science and Fiction. We scored it 9.0/10.
8.3Big roster, emotional JRPG — polished but monetized.
Oct 2, 2025
Digimon Story Time Stranger builds on rpg, singleplayer and strategy, giving Heroes of Science and Fiction fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.3Roguelite monster-tamer with tactical 3v3 combat.
Sep 23, 2025
If you liked Heroes of Science and Fiction, Aethermancer delivers familiar indie, rpg and strategy for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.3/10.
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7.8Rune-rich tactical combat with deep unit and rune systems.
Dec 9, 2025
RuneQuest: Warlords leans into singleplayer, strategy and tactics, hitting the same notes that make Heroes of Science and Fiction click. We scored it 7.8/10.
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7.6Quick, addictive tower defense with deep build crafting.
Dec 12, 2025
Shared strengths in indie, singleplayer and strategy make Outhold an easy follow-up to Heroes of Science and Fiction. We scored it 7.6/10.
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9.0Stunning roguelite beat ’em up with deep combos.
Oct 9, 2025
Absolum builds on hand-drawn, indie and rpg, giving Heroes of Science and Fiction fans a comparable feel. We scored it 9.0/10.
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