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SteamWorld Heist – reviews and rating

SteamWorld Heist has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on December 10, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, iOS, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, PS Vita and Wii U. Metacritic score is 81, players on RAWG rate the game 80%.

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What critics praise
„SteamWorld Heist takes XCOM's strategic action and turns it on its side for an engrossing 2D experience.“
8,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Dec 10, 2015
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
AdventureActionRPGStrategyIndiePlatformer
Developer
Image & Form
Publisher
Image & Form
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of SteamWorld Heist?

SteamWorld Heist has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was SteamWorld Heist released?

SteamWorld Heist was released on December 10, 2015.

What platforms is SteamWorld Heist available on?

SteamWorld Heist is available for PC, PlayStation 4, iOS, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, PS Vita and Wii U.

How long does it take to beat SteamWorld Heist?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing SteamWorld Heist.

Is SteamWorld Heist worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 83%, SteamWorld Heist is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to SteamWorld Heist?

Games similar to SteamWorld Heist are for example Valkyria Revolution, Hand of Fate, Mighty No. 9, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #49 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 93 % of games
  • #4 of 60 games released in 2015 on Xbox One better than 95 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 83%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 93%
  • MetacriticMetascore 81%
  • Players (RAWG)160 votes 80%

Local critics rate the game lower by 11 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 26 %
  • Recommended 59 %
  • Meh 10 %
  • Skip 6 %

160 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Dec 22, 2015
SteamWorld Heist exudes charm and goodwill. Its missions are relatively short, pick-up-and-play affairs that are nevertheless satisfying in their tactical complexity and replayability. The procedural generation of levels means that while they’re always new and unexpected, they can also be surprisingly difficult depending on the luck of enemy and cover placement. SteamWorld Heist is that rare game that...

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