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We filtered the 46 games similar to SteamWorld Heist down to the 33 that fit the “Melee” category. Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal and KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Heist.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to SteamWorld Heist is Invincible Presents: Atom Eve — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal and KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX follow close behind.

#1Invincible Presents: Atom Eve96 #2鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal92 #3KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX93 #4The Revenge of Shinobi93 #5Batman: The Video Game92

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The best melee games like SteamWorld Heist

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SteamWorld Heist. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMeleeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like SteamWorld Heist, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting space

#2鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

92

鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMelee2DNarrative

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Heist, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

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

#3KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

93

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#4The Revenge of Shinobi

93

The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

#5Batman: The Video Game

92

Batman: The Video Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Heist, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

#6X3: Terran Conflict

92

X3: Terran Conflict

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSpaceSci-FiSandbox World

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Heist, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

92

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like SteamWorld Heist, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and visual pixel, while skipping turn-based strategy

#8DAVE THE DIVER

92

DAVE THE DIVER

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87

Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

#9Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

92

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DMagic

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Heist, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping turn-based strategy

#10STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

91

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like SteamWorld Heist, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

#11Forgotton Anne

90

Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Heist, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

90

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

#13Dust: An Elysian Tail

89

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

#14BloodRayne (Legacy)

89

BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

#15BlazBlue Entropy Effect

88

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Heist, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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