SteamWorld Heist II
SteamWorld Heist II
Game
Game2016
SteamWorld Heist
Developer Image & Form Games
SteamWorld Heist is a turn-based tactics shooter video game developed and published by Image & Form. The third installment of the SteamWorld series and the sequel to SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Heist has the player control Captain Piper Faraday, a smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a ragtag team of robots and sets out on a space adventure. The objective of the game is for players to board, loot, and… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
375 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
156 positive · 20 negative
95% range 83–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 156 | 20 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 45 | 2 | 79 |
| Mastodon * | 9 | 0 | 28 |
| Lemmy * | 8 | 1 | 27 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,523 of 3,768 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 155 yes, 20 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 175 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (5,871 of 6,256 positive).
Players praise the unique manual aiming and ricochet mechanics that set it apart from other tactics games. [1][2][3] The charming art style, music by Steam Powered Giraffe, and variety of characters are frequently highlighted. [1][4][5] Some reviewers find the procedurally generated levels repetitive and unpredictable, hurting replayability. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
I really wanted to like this game since it's such a unique twist on the tactical RPG, but unfortunately the level design is so unpredictable (and not in a good way) and repetitive. Yes, I did mean to use those words together. It's unpredictable because the game uses poorly-coded procedural generation that can drastically alter the difficulty of a level depending on if it randomly decides to spawn every enemy close …
- [1]
Released in 2015, SteamWorld Heist is a spin-off of the SteamWorld series, developed by Image & Form. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where steam-powered robots roam, players take on the role of Captain Piper as she leads her crew on a quest for treasure and survival. Strengths (Plus Points) Unique Gameplay Mechanics: The game features a turn-based combat system that allows players to aim and shoot in real-time, …
- [3]
XCOM, but 2D. Actually very good, enjoyed it a lot. Gameplay is very fun, characters are varied and enjoyable. Move to place, take aim and shoot. Fun to get trick shots. Several characters to choose from, missions have different team limits from 1 to 4 different characters. Every character has a slightly different play style, usually focusing on two of three points: movement, damage and health. Leveling them takes a …
- [5]
A hidden gem Discovered this one day while looking for some cheap games on discount, glad I did. Steamworld Heist feels like a refresher from games like XCOM by introducing one simple mechanic, manual aiming. As a plus, you can ricochet your bullets off walls and hit some sick shots! Story I'd say is basic, but fun. Y'know, your usual "saving the galaxy by building a rag-tag crew" kind. But the cast of colourful …
- [2]
dr walter was shocked when he learnt from the nile,copper african elephants were turning hostile... peak game,holy crap, first up,you CONTROL THE CHARACTERS AIMING second up theres hats,i love hats third up like 150+ different items in just the base game,idk about the dlc i dont have it and finally 8/9 party members WITH DIFFERENT SKILLS!!!!! yeah i bought it at 1 buck... i wouldve paid the full price
Summarised from 34 of the 356 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked SteamWorld Heist talk about manual aiming and ricochet shots add strategic depth; those who didn't talk about procedural generation can make levels feel unfair. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
SteamWorld Heist has received positive reviews on all platforms, with current scores ranging from 81 to 91 on Metacritic. Dave Rudden of IGN praised the game's depth, addictive combat and charming characters, though he lamented the lack of utilization of 3D effects in the 3DS version. Mitch Vogel of Nintendo Life praised the game's design and gameplay and considered the Nintendo Switch version the best version to play it.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 375 · most liked firstlast time I talked about gaming on here lots of people complained about recent games being too long and faffy so in this spirit: would recommend Steamworld Heist! v fun little turn-based combat game, pretty short and every fight is self-contained and at most ten minutes long
positive · AI labelView post →Many thanks again to Thunderful for a super fun sponsorship! This time I got to talk about SteamWorld Heist II. youtu.be/s-eofJv3rms
neutral · AI labelView post →There's a flash sale on Steamworld Heist II right now on Fanatical's Spring Sale event, I know a few folks were eyeballing this one: www.fanatical.com/en/game/stea...
neutral · AI labelView post →Fanatical's Star Deal for the last day of their sale is Steamworld Heist 2, which is a steal at that price. Turns out the real heist was the great deal we made along the way www.fanatical.com/en/game/stea...
neutral · AI labelView post →Disclosure: game provided by devs Hey folks, I've added Steamworld Heist 2 to my curator page, and I have been having an absolutely delightful time with it. They've added some neat gameplay additions over the original, would highly recommend store.steampowered.com/app/2396240/...
positive · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist 2 - Official Reveal Trailer.
neutral · AI labelView post →We're delighted to share that SteamWorld Heist II has been nominated for BEST TACTICAL GAME at the DIGY Awards! Congratulations to the whole team - and to all the other nominees! 💖 #digyawards #indiegames #steamworldheistII
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neutral · AI labelView post →One of the games in this bundle is a 4 Game collection of Steamworld Dig 1 & 2, Steamworld Heist, and Steamworld Quest, which is absurdly good. Incredibly worth picking up.
neutral · AI labelView post →Released in 2015, SteamWorld Heist is a spin-off of the SteamWorld series, developed by Image & Form. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where steam-powered robots roam, players take on the role of Captain Piper as she leads her crew on a quest for treasure and survival. Strengths (Plus Points) Unique Gameplay Mechanics: The game features a turn-based combat system that allows players to aim and shoot in real-time, adding a layer of strategy and skill to each encounter. Charming Art Style: The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Disclosure: devs gave me an early copy Hey, Steamworld Heist 2! Come along and say hi! www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosion
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II – Reveal Trailer – Nintendo Switch. Coming August 8th. One of my favourite announcement from the show!
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II | Story Deep Dive.
neutral · AI labelView post →[Prime/GOG] SteamWorld Heist. Turn-based RPG for Linux, Mac, and Windows, free on [GOG](https://www.gog.com/redeem) for Amazon Prime subscribers until 4th September 
neutral · AI labelView post →Tried it just now with Steamworld Heist 2 and it was perfect. Ultra wide resolution. Google and Apple have done a poor job getting non-free to play games a path to success on their stores. Steam on phones is the way to go
positive · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II | Story Deep Dive.
neutral · AI labelView post →[GOG] SteamWorld Heist II ($11.99 / 60% off).
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II | Gameplay Deep Dive.
neutral · AI labelView post →This happened to me with three games: * Hollow Knight * Steamworld Heist * Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin In each case the game just didn’t gel with me on the initial play, even if I could objectively tell it was a quality game. Currently playing through Stranger of Paradise again now. I think I expected a more traditionally “Final Fantasy” game my first time through and dropped it at 10 hours. Started fresh recently and am tearing past where I was and playing it…
neutral · AI labelView post →Here's my #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏼 Game - SteamWorld Heist II Developer - @thunderfulgames.bsky.social Publisher - Thunderful Release date - August 8, 2024
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II – Reveal Trailer – Nintendo Switch. Also coming to Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2396240/SteamWorld_Heist_II/
neutral · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II | Extended Gameplay Trailer.
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm live now playing more Steamworld Heist 2 www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosion
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey folks, doing an early stream today, come join me for some more Steamworld Heist 2 www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosion
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neutral · AI labelView post →I really wanted to like this game since it's such a unique twist on the tactical RPG, but unfortunately the level design is so unpredictable (and not in a good way) and repetitive. Yes, I did mean to use those words together. It's unpredictable because the game uses poorly-coded procedural generation that can drastically alter the difficulty of a level depending on if it randomly decides to spawn every enemy close to you, and further away and more spaced out, making victories often feel more…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steamworld Heist 2 is CRIMINALLY underrated. Please let these huge robo titties and enormous doorframe-shattering robo-hips convince you to play this game
positive · AI labelView post →Hey folks, live now with more Steamworld Heist 2, come by and say hi! www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosion
neutral · AI labelView post →That's Steamworld Heist 2 wrapped up. It's a surprisingly meaty game, it took me 40+hours doing most of the stuff, but I could have squeezed out more easily. It was fun all throughout I'd say, it could get frustrating but never too much. I highly recommend it. #blutoid #SteamWorldHeist2 #thunderful
positive · AI labelView post →Wow! Hello all new followers! 👋 I'm Pelle Cahndlerby 🌱 🎭 Has-been musical artist 🎮 Present-day game developer ✏️ All-in poet ❤️ Lynchian vibes Roaming amidst hat descriptions in SteamWorld Heist to nurturing poetic whispers in Ultros —composing, audio directing, story writing— the beat goes on ✨
neutral · AI labelView post →Schedule up! Ravenswatch with @jitio.bsky.social and @scarypastry.com, on JItio's channel today! And since we finished Steamworld Heist II, we're doing a new game... West of Loathing with ShinHadokenman! And of course more Chrono Cross and Elden Ring 😊
neutral · AI labelView post →The challenge is to choose 20 games that greatly influenced you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. #GameChallenge #Games #GameDev Day 19: Steamworld Heist
neutral · AI labelView post →Steamworld Heist is so good on phones and tablets. Zero ads, dark patterns, or scummy behavior.
positive · AI labelView post →Advance Wars, of course. I haven't seen any mention of "Steamworld: Heist", yet. It's a very different sort of game engine, but scratches the same itch.
neutral · AI labelView post →New show! We've got THINGS to SAY about the #Borderlands movie this week, along with the Top 5 videogame-based films that bombed the hardest in theaters. Plus The Crush House, SteamWorld Heist II, and much more! vidjagameapocalypse.libsyn.com/game-movies-...
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neutral · AI labelView post →[OpenCritic] SteamWorld Heist II Reviews (82 Top Critic Average 84% Critics Recommend). -Eurogamer 3 / 5 -IGN 8 / 10 -GamesRadar+ 3.5 / 5 -TheSixthAxis 9 / 10 -God is a Geek 9 / 10 -Game Rant 4 / 5 -Push Square 8 / 10 -COGconnected 83 / 100
neutral · AI labelView post →Inexplicably overlooked 2D side scrolling strategy game masterpieces!! I never finished my Steamworld Heist 2 playthrough but you should buy / play them yourself!!
positive · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II is a great sequel. The first game was perfect for me, and I didn't see how they could add something new without ruining it. Turns out they nailed it: pirates on the high seas, plus more characters, weapons, and objects #indiegame #indiedev
positive · AI labelView post →Some recent art I got of Reginald the Steam powered protogen in the style of the Steamworld Heist character select. If you haven't played #SteamworldHeist or any Steamworld game by @thunderfulgames.bsky.social I highly recommend doing so! Art by @treewolv.bsky.social #art #furryart
neutral · AI labelView post →Schedule up!! Starting a new game RavensWatch with @jitio.bsky.social and @scarypastry.com ! And then continuing Chrono Cross, Steamworld Heist II (very end game now!) and Elden Ring! My first schedule posting on BluSky!
neutral · AI labelView post →🎮 Game of the Day: SteamWorld Heist (2015) ⭐️ Metacritic 81 · ⏱️ 5 hours 👨💻 Image & Form 🕹️ PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 #IndieGame #RPG #OyunumaDokunma
neutral · AI labelView post →What's your favourite game from every Nintendo console you've owned NES - Mario Bros 3 Gameboy - Zelda: Link's Awakening SNES (+ GB Advance) - Yoshi's Island N64 - Perfect Dark Wii - Donkey Kong Country Returns 3DS - Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch Lite - Steamworld Heist Switch 2 - Mario Kart World
neutral · AI labelView post →Turn-based spaceships shoot and loot with robots. Looks great, but the gameplay gets repetitive very quickly. The aiming is finicky and even with the ricochet mechanic the combat doesn't feel very good. The maps are procedurally generated, probably too random.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →'SteamWorld Heist II' launches August 8th on Xbox One/Series, PS4/5, Switch and PC. Also Game Pass Day One. youtu.be/QfGfBMxhtT4?...
neutral · AI labelView post →I like tactics games such as Gears Tactics and Steamworld Heist, but it sounded like the structure of this game was ultra-high-stakes consequences fail-forever setup like XCOM. I guess that appeals to a lot of people but not me.
negative · AI labelView post →For this edition of their "What's the Greatest Video Game" feature on @giantbomb.com, imunbeatable801 decided to give Steamworld Heist a review! Did they enjoy it as much as other games in the series? Link: forum.giantbomb.com/topic/528/wh... #game #gaming #streamworld #indiegame #giantbomb
neutral · AI labelView post →[Fanatical] SteamWorld Heist II ($5.99 / 80% off).
neutral · AI labelView post →Alright, I need a new game to play. Give me recs! Stuff I have enjoyed lately: Ball X Pit, Steamworld Heist, Vampire Survivor, Children of Morta, Wanderstop, Thank Goodness You're Here, Split Fiction, The Stanley Parable, Earth Defense Force 6 (I'm aware these are all very different..)
neutral · AI labelView post →Since everyone else is sharing, here are my Nintendo stats for the year! And real-talk, the genre stat is borked. I put a good 40-50 hours into Fire Emblem GBA and Steamworld Heist, so strategy should be a lot higher than 3%. And I'm guessing Shooting is as high as it is because of Splatoon 3.
neutral · AI labelView post →liked the first 2 hours or so, but then the game becomes too repetitive and missions just blend into each other with almost no new mechanics or twist. I feel like there could be a great game made out of a 2d tactics genre but this one just misses the mark by being too repetitive.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SteamWorld Heist is one of those turn-based games I always come back to. Aiming your shots manually makes every turn feel like a mini adventure. And come on, it's robots in space with guns. What more do you need? Definitely my favorite in the series #indiegame #indiedev
positive · AI labelView post →UFO 50 (I can do a top 5 list for this game lmao) Steamworld Heist 2 I am your beast Crow Country Banana Rumble Honorable mentions Arzette Infinity Nikki (would make main list if it wasn't gacha) Survey Scramble Animal Well (I havent finished it yet) Balatro (Most played of the year) Fort Festival
neutral · AI labelView post →And at #1! Ava's favorite game of the year. A game I'd honestly call perfect. #1: Steamworld Heist 2!
positive · AI labelView post →It's also going to depend on what your graphic card can handle. Some games need more ram but your card can pick up the slack, and vice versa. Blasphemous Rainworld Axiom Verge Sonic Mania Spelunky / Spelunky 2 Rimworld Stardew Valley Sunless Skies Project Zomboid Don't Starve Mini Metro Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous Warhammer 40k Relics of War Alan Wake Outward The Witcher 3 Slay the Spire Fear and Hunger: Termina Alien Isolation Black…
neutral · AI labelView post →# SteamWorld Heist II (Steam, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Switch) Like its predecessor, it's basically "2D XCOM with skill shots instead of randomness". Highly recommended, perfect for gaming on the go with a Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch.
positive · AI labelView post →SteamWorld Heist II – Pre-Order Trailer – Nintendo Switch. Releasing August 8.
neutral · AI labelView post →Those were some wild rides, huh? Denshattack is a game that also starts at full speed. Can't wait to see how much crazier it gets :o Next stream is SteamWorld Heist II on Friday :) #VTuber #ENVTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →#justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social Steamworld Heist - This is a turn based tactical game with the Steamworld humor and aesthetic. It was a good short game - maybe 6-8 hours, at most. I can’t say it amazed me, but it was fun enough to finish without complaint. 7.75/10
positive · AI labelView post →The stream is over. We actually managed to beat Strider thanks to the power of save states, and dropping the game to easy difficulty. We'll be back on Saturday with more SteamWorld Heist II. We raided @popecorkyix.bsky.social who's playing Resident Evil 4. Check him out: www.twitch.tv/popecorkyix
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