SteamWorld Heist II
Last updated: 2025-04-12
- Improved sequel with more content overall
- Strategic, skill-based combat is a highlight
- Extensive options for difficulty customization
- Deep class customization provides flexibility
- Repetitive gameplay and enemy spam issues
- Inconsistent difficulty can feel unbalanced
- Reviews
(sample size) - 1618
- Helpful reviews
- 80%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 20%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 92%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 8%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 3422
- Negative points
- 1028
- Gameplay points
- 619
- Perf. points
- 49
- Rec. points
- 861
- Misc points
- 109
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Improved sequel; more content | The game is a successful and worthwhile sequel that improves upon nearly every aspect of its predecessor. It retains the core gameplay while introducing enhancements, new features, and more content. Many reviewers highlight that fans of the first game will enjoy this one even more. | 96% |
| Strategic, skill-based combat system | The game features engaging and strategic turn-based combat with a unique aiming system. Players manually aim shots, often utilizing ricochets, which adds a layer of skill and tactical depth. This system makes combat feel rewarding and less reliant on RNG. | 67% |
| Extensive difficulty customization options | The game offers highly customizable difficulty settings, allowing players to tailor the challenge to their preferences. This includes options to adjust enemy health, damage, mission timers, and even rewind turns. The flexibility ensures an enjoyable experience for both casual and hardcore players. | 26% |
| Deep, flexible class customization | The game features a deep and flexible class system that allows for extensive character customization. Players can combine skills from different classes to create unique and powerful builds. This system encourages experimentation and adds replayability. | 20% |
| Large, explorable world map | The game features a large and explorable world map with secrets and hidden areas. The addition of open-world exploration enhances the experience, providing a sense of freedom and discovery. Reviewers enjoyed exploring the world and finding new content. | 20% |
| Great art, graphics, and music | The game features excellent art direction, graphics, and a fantastic soundtrack. The visuals are polished and charming, while the music enhances the atmosphere and immerses the player in the game world. The collaboration with Steam Powered Giraffe is a highlight for many reviewers. | 16% |
| Fun submarine exploration/combat | The game introduces naval exploration and combat, allowing players to pilot and upgrade a submarine. This adds a fresh dynamic to the gameplay, providing a break from turn-based battles. Reviewers found the submarine combat and exploration to be enjoyable and rewarding. | 9% |
| Great steampunk setting, SPG music | The game features a fun steampunk setting and the soundtrack by Steam Powered Giraffe is highly praised. The music is well-integrated and enhances the game's world and vibe. The collaboration with Steam Powered Giraffe is a highlight for many reviewers. | 7% |
| Engaging story, likeable characters | The game features well-developed and likeable characters with their own unique stories and personalities. The characters are memorable and contribute to the overall charm of the game. The story is engaging and emotionally impactful. | 6% |
| Satisfying shooting and physics | The game's shooting mechanics are satisfying and enjoyable, with ricocheting bullets and bombs adding a unique element to combat. Executing difficult shots feels rewarding and the game encourages creative solutions. The impact of hitting enemies is excellent. | 6% |