In SteamWorld Heist, you command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts. It’s turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
As the captain you will board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your recruits with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
Key features
Strategy focused on skill rather than chance
Procedurally generated levels
15-20 hours of playtime, followed by New Game+
Kind to newcomers, deep and challenging for veterans
Soundtrack by Steam Powered Giraffe
Steam User 14
What a great game this is. After finishing SteamWorld Dig 1 & 2, I've decided to continue the story of SteamWorld universe. I knew this is going to be a bit different from the prequels in terms of gameplay since it's more like a Worms with its turn-based combat. And I really liked the change from all that digging in previous games. And I really wasn't disappointed. The story was typical one, a bunch of heroes against evil forces. But the thing that kept me chained to this gem (in a good way) was its gameplay, sound and animation. The shooting was really fun and impactful so was the clanky sound of dismembered bots etc.
I've spent 61 hours in game, about 4 hours was me being afk, so I'd say 57 hours of me playing it. It took me this much since I went for all the golden stars and all the loot in the game, oh and I maxed all the characters. I highly recommend. Will probably replay it in the future.
Steam User 12
Too good. The attacks are all skill based, so missing ranged shots feels like less of a random death sentence and more of a mistake on your part. Probably the best of the steam world games.
Steam User 12
it's nice to not get fuck by RNG
this is how strategy games should be
Steam User 9
Lovely indie game. Takes around 15 hours to beat, up to 20-30 to beat twice with new game plus on max difficulty while beating all levels, replaying some levels to level up your crew and then some time to get all the achievements.
Graphics are simple but good looking (2d, hand-drawn). Music is lively and fun. Fighting is not hard, but takes a bit getting used to. The game is somewhat hard at the start, but gets easier as you get used to strategies and characters, level up and get better gear.
Overall, I loved it.
Steam User 7
SWH is a squad-based tactical game akin to Xcom, absent the RNG. Assuming your aim is correct, there are no misses.
Pros:
The art is well done and true to the theme.
The unique characters forming your "bench" are quite diverse and each has own their own workable play-style.
Equipment is diverse and provides a nice range of options in how you run your missions.
Mission levels are well-crafted.
Cons:
At first blush, the ability to endlessly replay levels to provide XP to your squad seems appreciated. However, this grinding soon becomes a necessity and then somewhat tedious, if you want a moderately full-squad at max level.
Summary: If you like squad-based, turn-based shooters, in the vein of X-com you should pick this up. On sale, it is under 5$.
Overall: 8.5/10
Steam User 6
Tried this game out at a friend's house, and HAD to get it right away! A 2D side-scrolling turn-based strategy game? With cowboy robots?! (COWBOTS!) This checks pretty much all of the boxes for me.
I love JUST missing a shot and shooting someone's hat off! HATS!
This game is great and absolutely worth $15 full price.
Steam User 7
I usually don't leave reviews but I had for this one. This game was sitting in my wish list for almost 2 years. I finally got to pick up for only 2 USD. I finished it in about 30 hours on experienced difficulty and I enjoyed every minute of this game. It's really fun platform strategy game that will taste your skills. with enough class characters you can mix your party to keep you enjoying the game. most mission you only can deployed 3 characters but some missions 2 or 4 depending on the length of the mission. it is slow and boring in the beginning but it gets fun when you advance in the story and of course become more challenging. I'm glad I picked up this game and I hope they make a second game.