SteamWorld Heist
Released Jun 2016
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
93% positive · 6,202 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
SteamWorld Heist launched on June 7, 2016 as a complete turn-based strategy game. It received one paid DLC expansion (The Outsider, released on launch day) and two cosmetic hat packs in September 2016, along with the game's official soundtrack. All four DLC items have been released, and all were shipped by September 19, 2016. The developer's post-launch support consisted of a feature patch in June 2016 ("Wonky Business") and a bug fix patch in September 2017 — both maintenance updates with no new content. Since September 2017, the developer has posted no further updates to this game's Steam page. Subsequent news posts on this store page are entirely about other SteamWorld franchise titles — SteamWorld Build (announced January 2023, released December 2023) and SteamWorld Heist II (released August 8, 2024), the standalone sequel. The developer has not announced any further content for SteamWorld Heist, and the sequel's release makes additional content for the original extremely unlikely. The game shipped as a complete product and its content has been fully delivered.
Evidence
Version 2.1 bug fix patch released — last developer communication specific to SteamWorld Heist
Hatbox: Three 4 Free cosmetic hat pack released — all DLC now shipped
Content
4 of 4 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Image & Form Games
Achievements
47
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
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!

- 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
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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