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We filtered the 48 games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech down to the 9 that fit the “Xbox” 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 Xbox

9 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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#6Islets

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SoloNarrativeFantasy2DMelee

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

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

Released 3 years after SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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Steam GOG

#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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Steam Xbox PS

#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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