What is the best game similar to SteamWorld Heist II?

The closest game to SteamWorld Heist II is Transistor, scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like SteamWorld Heist II?

The three closest games to SteamWorld Heist II are: 1. Transistor (85/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Fallout 2 (83/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Dragon Age II (84/100, 10 shared attributes). All share SteamWorld Heist II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Fallout 2 similar to SteamWorld Heist II?

Yes, very much so — Fallout 2 scores 83/100 similarity to SteamWorld Heist II. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to SteamWorld Heist II?

The best RPG games similar to SteamWorld Heist II are Transistor, Fallout 2, Dragon Age II and WARTILE. All share the RPG genre alongside other key SteamWorld Heist II attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy.

How is similarity to SteamWorld Heist II calculated?

We compare SteamWorld Heist II against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the SteamWorld Heist II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like SteamWorld Heist II? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Transistor leads with 85/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to SteamWorld Heist II

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SteamWorld Heist II. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1TransistorClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90

Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Fallout 2Closest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4WARTILE

iRank71

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, setting medieval and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for SteamWorld Heist II.

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#5Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K

Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Fallout franchise started in a very different way than we all know it by this day. As Bethesda started to develop Fallout franchise only from the third game, original Fallout was completely different.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27

Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

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#7Tunic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: tone and visuals.

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#8Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

iRank92

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeIsometric

IGDB92· 2

Year 1995Dev Quest · Artdink

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Anodyne

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: tone.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1994Dev Square

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: combat.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Final Fantasy X

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SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometric2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4

Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Shadowrun: Hong Kong

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, setting cyberpunk and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#14Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 20KIGDB81· 12OC77· 109

Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression.

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#15Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32

Year 2021Dev Snoozy Kazoo · Graffiti GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: tone.

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Complete list of SteamWorld Heist II alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with SteamWorld Heist II, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Hades II

RPG · Action RPG

Sid Meier's Pirates!

RPG · Simulation

Dragon Age: Origins

RPG · Adventure

Dragon Age: Inquisition

RPG · Action RPG

Battle Brothers

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Everhood

RPG · Puzzle

Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword

RPG · Action RPG

Minit

RPG · Adventure

Bastion

RPG · Action RPG

King's Bounty: Armored Princess

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

The Witcher

RPG · Action RPG

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic

RPG · Adventure

Death's Door

RPG · Action RPG

Shadowrun Returns

RPG · Adventure

Titan Souls

RPG · Action RPG

Fire Emblem

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

King's Bounty: The Legend

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Silent Storm Gold Edition

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pillars of Eternity

RPG · Adventure

Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

RPG · Simulation

Dragon Quest

RPG · Adventure

Pyre

RPG · Visual Novel

Legends of Eisenwald

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Darkwood

RPG · Horror

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Graveyard Keeper

RPG · Adventure

Jagged Alliance - Back in Action

RPG · Simulation

Endless Sky

RPG · Simulation

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

RPG · Roguelike

Silverfall

RPG · Action RPG

Planescape: Torment

RPG · Puzzle

Chrono Cross

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

RPG · Adventure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to SteamWorld Heist II?: The closest game to SteamWorld Heist II is Transistor, scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like SteamWorld Heist II?: The three closest games to SteamWorld Heist II are: 1. Transistor (85/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Fallout 2 (83/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Dragon Age II (84/100, 10 shared attributes). All share SteamWorld Heist II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Fallout 2 similar to SteamWorld Heist II?: Yes, very much so — Fallout 2 scores 83/100 similarity to SteamWorld Heist II. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to SteamWorld Heist II?: The best RPG games similar to SteamWorld Heist II are Transistor, Fallout 2, Dragon Age II and WARTILE. All share the RPG genre alongside other key SteamWorld Heist II attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to SteamWorld Heist II calculated?: We compare SteamWorld Heist II against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the SteamWorld Heist II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.