Choose SteamWorld Heist
Choose SteamWorld Heist if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,346 Steam reviews back the pick.
SteamWorld Heist vs Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
SteamWorld Heist and Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. SteamWorld Heist (2016) is 2 years older than Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (2018). SteamWorld Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (92.7% 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 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Choose Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7,870 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both SteamWorld Heist and Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus sit in Strategy on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.9% vs 92.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 SteamWorld Heist |  Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (2,346 reviews) | 92.7% positive (7,870 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | Bulwark Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- SteamWorld Heist (2016) is 2 years older than Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (2018).
- SteamWorld Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (92.7% positive).
- SteamWorld Heist is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
SteamWorld Heist vs Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus — FAQ
- Which is better, SteamWorld Heist or Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: SteamWorld Heist sits at 93.9% positive (2,346 reviews), Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus at 92.7% (7,870). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play SteamWorld Heist or Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus first?
- If you want chronology, SteamWorld Heist (2016) came out before Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus (2018). 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 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Do SteamWorld Heist and Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.