SteamWorld Heist vs Highlands
SteamWorld Heist and Highlands 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. Highlands (2015) is 1 year older than SteamWorld Heist (2016). SteamWorld Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Highlands (73.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
SteamWorld Heist | Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (2,346 reviews) | 73.6% positive (129 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | Burrito Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Highlands (2015) is 1 year older than SteamWorld Heist (2016).
- SteamWorld Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Highlands (73.6% positive).
- Highlands is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than SteamWorld Heist (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- SteamWorld Heist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Highlands has no Deck rating yet.
SteamWorld Heist vs Highlands — FAQ
- Which is better, SteamWorld Heist or Highlands?
- On Steam reviews SteamWorld Heist scores higher (93.9% positive) than Highlands (73.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SteamWorld Heist is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SteamWorld Heist or Highlands first?
- If you want chronology, Highlands (2015) came out before SteamWorld Heist (2016). 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 Highlands 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.
- Does SteamWorld Heist run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SteamWorld Heist is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Highlands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

