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We filtered the 50 games similar to SteamWorld Heist II down to the 9 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Fallout 2, Anodyne and Crypt Custodian top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Heist II.

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The best puzzle games like 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.

#1Fallout 2Closest overall match

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#2Anodyne

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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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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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Steam GOG

#4Tunic

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#5Turnip 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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Steam GOG Epic

#6Minit

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SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2D

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67

Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: combat.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7EverhoodClosest on visuals

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SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 445

Year 1994Dev Adeline Software International · ActivisionOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and combat magic, 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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Steam GOG Epic

#9Planescape: Torment

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

IGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: combat.

It predates SteamWorld Heist II by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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