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We filtered the 50 games similar to SteamWorld Heist II down to the 14 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Transistor, Dragon Age II and WARTILE top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Heist II.

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The best action RPG games like SteamWorld Heist II

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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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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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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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#3WARTILE

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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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#4Anodyne

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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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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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#6TunicClosest on progression

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#7Dragon Age: Inquisition

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SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 21KIGDB88· 16OC88· 106

Year 2014Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: game mode.

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

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

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#8Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword

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Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB80· 1

Year 2011Dev Taleworlds · CyberFrontOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, deep simulation and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: visuals.

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

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SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

IGDB93· 4OC94· 140

Year 2024Dev Supergiant GamesOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping turn-based strategy

With the end of the first Star Wars everyone believed that the greatest battle on Earth was over..... a big mistake. Year 2356, you are on Antauros, one of the most important bases for the Universal Federation. Located on Pluto, this base is strategically placed in this solar system.

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression.

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#10Titan Souls

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Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: tone.

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

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

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#11The Witcher

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Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2

Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: combat.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Bastion

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SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometricRanged

Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59

Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression and combat.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: 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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Steam GOG Epic

#14Silverfall

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SoloMeleeIsometricMagicRanged

Steam👍 59%· 167MC62IGDB72· 3

Year 2007Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping turn-based strategy

Silverfall, a once glorious city, lies in the fantastical Kingdom of Nelwë, where the forces of Technology and Nature are strongly opposed. Symptoms of this terrible conflict have begun to manifest physically as melded cyberbiologic organics and living steam-driven automatons.

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression and combat.

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

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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