Choose SteamWorld Heist
Choose SteamWorld Heist if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,346 Steam reviews back the pick.
SteamWorld Heist vs Beatitas
SteamWorld Heist and Beatitas 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. SteamWorld Heist (2016) is 4 years older than Beatitas (2020). SteamWorld Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Beatitas (91.7% positive). 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 Beatitas
Choose Beatitas if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Beatitas launched in 2020.
Both SteamWorld Heist and Beatitas sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam, 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
 SteamWorld Heist |  Beatitas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (2,346 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | StFP Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- SteamWorld Heist (2016) is 4 years older than Beatitas (2020).
- SteamWorld Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Beatitas (91.7% positive).
- Beatitas is free; SteamWorld Heist is paid (14.99 USD).
- SteamWorld Heist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Beatitas has no Deck rating yet.
SteamWorld Heist vs Beatitas — FAQ
- Should I play SteamWorld Heist or Beatitas first?
- If you want chronology, SteamWorld Heist (2016) came out before Beatitas (2020). 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 SteamWorld Heist and Beatitas 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 Beatitas free?
- Yes — Beatitas is a free-to-play Steam title. SteamWorld Heist is paid (14.99 USD).
- Does SteamWorld Heist run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SteamWorld Heist is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Beatitas doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.