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We filtered the 48 games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech down to the 14 that fit the “Magic” category. The Banner Saga 2, Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue and Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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The best magic games like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

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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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#2Gladiator Guild Manager: PrologueClosest on combat

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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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#3Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

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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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#4Runespell: 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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#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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#8Aztaka

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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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#9Horsey GameClosest on tone

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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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#10Magical 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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#11Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

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SoloMagicFantasy2DMultiplayer

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Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping card game strategy

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#1210,000,000

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SoloMagicCasual2DMelee

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

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

10000000 is a Dungeon Crawling RPG Matching Game. Run the dungeon and match to handle the things you encounter “This game is so good it makes me want to cry” - Eli Hodapp – Editor In Chief – TouchArcade “This is one of my favorite iOS games in a long time. Buy it. Love it. Pass it on.

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

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#13Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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SoloMagic2DMelee

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

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

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

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

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasy2DCo-op

Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and co op, while skipping turn-based strategy

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

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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