Rank 01Why this
Also Steampunk and Turn-Based, like SteamWorld Heist.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like SteamWorld Heist
- 33 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked SteamWorld Heist also play
The closest matches to SteamWorld Heist: SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist II, XCOM® 2, and Rogue Waters. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Heist.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Same whimsical mood as SteamWorld Heist.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
XCOM® 2
Why this: Shares turn based tactics with SteamWorld Heist.
Rank 05 
Rogue Waters
Why this: Shares crew management with SteamWorld Heist.
Rank 06 
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Robots, like SteamWorld Heist.
Rank 07 
Into the Breach
Why this: Same challenging mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like SteamWorld Heist
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- 1SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Also Steampunk and Turn-Based, like SteamWorld Heist.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Image & Form Games
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 2,346 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, RPG
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Bullets ricochet off walls for creative kills
- Colorful steambot crew feels distinct
- Each crew member has unique hats and skills
- Challenging
- Funny
- Retro
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Reviewers mention these as similar to SteamWorld Heist
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SteamWorld Dig
Why this: Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Heist.
Wargroove
Why this: Same challenging mood as SteamWorld Heist.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SteamWorld Heist at current Steam store prices.
Crown Trick
Why this: Same whimsical mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Cosmic Star Heroine
Why this: Same retro mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Fort Triumph
Why this: Same funny mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Endhall
Why this: Shares procedural levels and turn based tactics with SteamWorld Heist.
Inkbound
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like SteamWorld Heist.
Expeditions: Viking
Why this: Same challenging mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to SteamWorld Heist, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Same retro mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Same challenging mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Soda Dungeon 2
Why this: Same whimsical mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Why this: Also Steampunk and Turn-Based, like SteamWorld Heist.
SteamWorld Dig 2
Why this: Also Steampunk and Robots, like SteamWorld Heist.
SteamWorld Heist II
Why this: Same whimsical mood as SteamWorld Heist.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Why this: Shares turn based tactics with SteamWorld Heist.
Into the Breach
Why this: Same challenging mood as SteamWorld Heist.
About SteamWorld Heist
The closest matches to SteamWorld Heist: SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist II, XCOM® 2, and Rogue Waters. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SteamWorld Heist is your kind of game, the closest matches are SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, SteamWorld Dig 2 and SteamWorld Heist II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, funny and retro, and single out its crew management and hat collection. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
SteamWorld Heist is a 2016 turn-based tactical strategy game set in a steampunk universe. Players command a crew of colorful steambot pirates across procedurally generated levels, managing their squad's unique skills and collecting hats along the way. The core mechanic centers on manual aiming with bullets that ricochet off walls, allowing for creative tactical shots that players describe as both challenging and rewarding. Reviewers highlight the quick, replayable session structure and the quirky dialogue and lore that develops between missions. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 94% positive rating from over 2,300 Steam reviews at $14.99.
About SteamWorld Heist: Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
Is SteamWorld Heist worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 2,346 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bullets ricochet off walls for creative kills
- Colorful steambot crew feels distinct
- Each crew member has unique hats and skills
- Quick replayable sessions
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“liked the first 2 hours or so, but then the game becomes too repetitive and missions just blend into each other with almost no new mechanics or twist. I feel like there could be a great game made out of a 2d tactics genre but this one just…”
People who play it also play: SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist II
Mobile version
SteamWorld Heist is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about SteamWorld Heist
Can I run it?
Is SteamWorld Heist verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SteamWorld Heist is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does SteamWorld Heist cost?
SteamWorld Heist is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SteamWorld Heist?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SteamWorld Heist are SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, SteamWorld Dig 2, SteamWorld Heist II.
Who developed SteamWorld Heist?
SteamWorld Heist was developed by Image & Form Games.