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We filtered the 48 games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. The Banner Saga 2, SteamWorld Heist and Forgotton Anne top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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The best games like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech on PlayStation

11 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.

#1The Banner Saga 2Closest overall match

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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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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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#3Forgotton 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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#4NINJA 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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#5Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloNarrativeFantasy2DMelee

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

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

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

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

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

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

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#6Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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SoloFantasy2DMelee

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ 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 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Chasm

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SoloFantasy2DMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping turn-based strategy

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

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

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SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeCyberpunk

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

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

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

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

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

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

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#9Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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SoloFantasy2DStealthMelee

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

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

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

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Steam Epic PS

#10KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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Solo2DMelee

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: deep RPG systems, single-player focus and visual 2d

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

What is reality...? Reality is just a series of events and players acting out what you believe is real. When we accept that fact, then our world becomes “reality.” Enter Maya Amano, an up-and-coming editor for a popular teen magazine. This has been her dream for as long as she can remember.

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

It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11The Revenge of Shinobi

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Solo2DMelee

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

✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: deep RPG systems, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Its own twist: 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 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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