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We filtered the 48 games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech down to the 27 that fit the “Adventure” category. Runespell: Overture, Faerie Solitaire and The Banner Saga 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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The best adventure games like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Runespell: 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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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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#3The Banner Saga 2Closest on visuals

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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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#4Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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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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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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#6鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

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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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#7UnavowedClosest 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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#8The 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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#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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#10Aztaka

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SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

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

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

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

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

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Horsey 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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#12Magical 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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#13Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, 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

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

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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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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#15NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Released 6 years after SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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