SteamWorld Heist

SteamWorld Heist is a single-player turn-based strategy game with role-playing and shooter elements. The story is set in a future where steambots roam the galaxy, scavenging and surviving aboard rusted ships after Earth has been destroyed. The player takes on the role of Captain Piper Faraday, a space outlaw who leads a band of steambot mercenaries on missions across hostile sectors. The crew boards enemy vessels to raid resources, recruit allies, and stand against threats that endanger their kind. Each mission unfolds as a self-contained scenario where the player must maneuver through corridors, eliminate enemies, and collect loot before escaping.

Gameplay is presented from a 2D side-on perspective. Characters are positioned across gridless ship interiors and move using action points that govern walking, climbing, or taking cover. Combat is turn-based, with characters using firearms and melee attacks aimed manually by the player. Precise aiming allows bullets to ricochet off walls or ceilings, enabling trick shots to bypass cover. Different weapons alter the aiming mechanic, with some offering laser sights and others relying purely on player skill.