What is the best game similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?

The closest game to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is The Banner Saga 2, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?

The three closest games to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech are: 1. The Banner Saga 2 (73/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Runespell: Overture (74/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Faerie Solitaire (71/100, 8 shared attributes). All share SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Runespell: Overture similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?

Yes, very much so — Runespell: Overture scores 74/100 similarity to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and card game strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?

The best RPG games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech are The Banner Saga 2, Runespell: Overture, Faerie Solitaire and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve. All share the RPG genre alongside other key SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

How is similarity to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech calculated?

We compare SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech left you wanting more, this list of 48 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 12 attributes. The Banner Saga 2 comes closest (73/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech. 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.

#1The Banner Saga 2Closest on genre

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SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: setting.

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#2Runespell: OvertureClosest overall match

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SoloMagicCasualFantasyLoot

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

Runespell: Overture is a role-playing game combining poker mechanics with power ups and collectable cards. The world is set in an alternate medieval Europe linking historical characters with Norse mythology and sagas.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCasualFantasyRelaxing

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Faerie Solitare is a card game-based video game with elements of a role-playing game developed by Subsoap. ###Gameplay The gameplay is mostly a typical solitaire game. Structurally, the game is divided into 40 levels, each based on a fantasy area such as Bright Cave, Mote Grove and so on.

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: tone.

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

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

✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping card game strategy

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is the first original Invincible game from Skybound Games, the creator-led company behind Invincible and The Walking Dead.

Released 4 years after SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalSci-Fi2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting space, while skipping card game strategy

Same studio: Image & Form.

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#6UnavowedClosest on setting

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SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#7The Longest Journey

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SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cyberpunk, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Gladiator Guild Manager: PrologueClosest on combat

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and setting medieval, while skipping card game strategy

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Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: setting.

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#9Forgotton AnneClosest on tone

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SoloNarrativeCasualFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: combat.

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#10鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 55%· 226K

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

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping card game strategy

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox game based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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#11Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is an add-on to fantasy strategy game Fallen Enchantress developed by Stardock. ###Plot The game is set in Elemental. This fictional world was once used as home to many civilizations.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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#12Horsey Game

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SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping turn-based strategy

You have been invited to attend a magical school. Here you can make new friends, learn dozens of spells, face exams in the school dungeons, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball. But be careful!

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: setting.

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#13Magical Diary: Horse Hall

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SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCasualNarrative2DMelee

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

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

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

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

Welcome to 'DAVE THE DIVER', a marine adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the sea with Dave by day, and run a sushi restaurant at night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole, and unwrap this deep sea mystery involving 3 friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventures await.

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: combat and visuals.

Released 4 years after SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

CasualNarrativeFantasy2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Plataformas voadoras, inimigos coloridos, armas mágicas e física inexplicável. Isso tudo com uma música de fundo que acompanha a saga de um cavaleiro.

Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: combat.

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What is the best game similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?: The closest game to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is The Banner Saga 2, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?: The three closest games to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech are: 1. The Banner Saga 2 (73/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Runespell: Overture (74/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Faerie Solitaire (71/100, 8 shared attributes). All share SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Runespell: Overture similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?: Yes, very much so — Runespell: Overture scores 74/100 similarity to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and card game strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?: The best RPG games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech are The Banner Saga 2, Runespell: Overture, Faerie Solitaire and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve. All share the RPG genre alongside other key SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech calculated?: We compare SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.