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We filtered the 50 games similar to SteamWorld Heist II down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Transistor, Tunic and Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Heist II.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Thunderful

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to SteamWorld Heist II is Transistor — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Tunic and Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut follow close behind.

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The best games like SteamWorld Heist II on Nintendo Switch

15 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.

#1Transistor
Transistor
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Progression0
#2Tunic
Tunic
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat57Visuals41Tone32
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat79Visuals68Progression0
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat70Visuals67Progression0
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat57Visuals52Tone37
Dragon Quest
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric
Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ 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 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals51Combat35
Battle Brothers
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMeleeExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB80· 4OC76· 23
Year 2017Dev Overhype Studios · Ukiyo PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals67Progression53Tone0
Minit
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone82Visuals72Combat42
Everhood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals76Tone56Combat51
Shadowrun Returns
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricMagic
Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8
Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Heist II: progression.

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68Combat53Progression0
Bastion
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68Combat44Progression0
Death's Door
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat60Progression53Visuals44Tone19
Pillars of Eternity
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71
Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone85Progression69Visuals68Combat57
Graveyard Keeper
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2D
Steam👍 85%· 53KIGDB75· 1OC65· 40
Year 2018Dev Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals67Combat48Progression0
Darkwood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44
Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone64Progression54Combat45Visuals42

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