Heroes of Might and Magic III
Heroes of Might and Magic III is a 1999 turn-based strategy game developed by New World Computing. Players lead heroes across a fantasy map, exploring terrain, gathering resources, capturing towns and mines, then command armies of varied creatures in separate, tactical grid-based battles.
The game was praised for its deep blend of adventure-map exploration, town development that upgraded buildings to recruit stronger creatures, and hero progression through experience, skills, spells and artifacts. Its wide array of distinct town factions, each with its own creature lineup, its polished hand-drawn visuals, and a bundled map editor that spawned a vast library of custom maps earned it a devoted, long-lasting following.
Heroes of Might and Magic III is often considered the high point of its series and a classic of the genre. A remastered edition updates the visuals in high definition, keeping the beloved strategy experience available on modern platforms.
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Modern alternatives to Heroes of Might and Magic III, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCMI Indie | Free | Not on Steam | PC, Mac, Linux, Android phone, Android tablet |
| Songs of Conquest | € 29,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition | € 14,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet |
| Hero's Hour Indie | € 15,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Switch |
| Might & Magic: Heroes VI | € 19,99 | Not on Steam | PC |
VCMI Indie
FreeA free open-source engine for your Heroes III files, adding random maps, mods and Android support.
VCMI runs on PC, Mac, Linux, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Songs of Conquest
€ 29,99A gorgeous modern homage with pixel-art battles.
Songs of Conquest runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition
€ 14,99An HD remaster of the classic, also playable on mobile.
Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition runs on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Hero's Hour Indie
€ 15,99An indie turn-based strategy with fast, mass real-time battles.
Hero's Hour runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox.
Might & Magic: Heroes VI
€ 19,99The most polished later entry in the series, with the same weekly town-and-hero rhythm.
Might & Magic: Heroes VI runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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