11 Games with a sci-fi setting like SteamWorld Heist that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to SteamWorld Heist down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. X3: Terran Conflict, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve and Mega Man Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Heist.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like SteamWorld Heist

11 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.

#1X3: Terran Conflict

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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

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#2Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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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

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#3Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

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

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

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

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

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

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#7Rampage

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Like SteamWorld Heist, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

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#8Mega Man Zero 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

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Nintendo

#9Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like SteamWorld Heist, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

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Nintendo

#10Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Heist: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

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#11Dex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DStealth

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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