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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is Unavowed — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. The Longest Journey and Forgotton Anne follow close behind.
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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.
✓ 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
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ If you enjoyed SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and setting scifi
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping card game strategy
A game from the X series of games. The whole series consists of four main games - X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion and X Rebirth - and the sequels to them. Sequels, which include X3: Terran Conflict, can be considered as stand-alone games, their difference from the "main" games is that the sequels develop the ideas that first appear in the "main" games.
Where it drifts furthest from SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: combat and setting.
It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, 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
It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 33 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: 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
It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, 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
It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy
It predates SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech by 27 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay 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 27 years, with what that implies technically.