About SteamWorld Heist
SteamWorld Heist is a turn-based tactics game from Image and Form, the Swedish studio behind the SteamWorld series. You take command of a steam-driven pirate crew led by Captain Piper and travel through a ruined galaxy where water is scarce and ruthless factions rule space. Your goal is to board enemy spaceships, take down the opposition and grab valuable loot while recruiting new crew members along the way. Each ship is a cross-section of decks, ladders and cover, and every raid asks you to think about where your robots stand and what each shot will hit.
What sets the combat apart is manual aiming. Your skill decides the outcome of each shot, so you line up your weapon yourself, and bullets can bounce off walls and surfaces to hit enemies hiding behind cover. That turns every turn into a small puzzle of angles, trick shots and careful positioning. Hard cover, explosive barrels and special abilities give you more options, and choosing which robot moves first can change the whole fight. The result is a skill-based strategy experience where a clever ricochet can win a battle that looked lost.
Between missions you upgrade your recruits with powerful abilities and a wide arsenal of weapons and gear, and you can also collect hats to wear and show off. Each crew member has a distinct role and personality, which encourages you to try different team set-ups for different jobs. Levels are procedurally generated, so ship layouts stay fresh as you go. The campaign lasts around 15 to 20 hours, and after that a New Game+ mode lets you start again with your experience and unlocked gear.
The GOG version of SteamWorld Heist is developed and published by Image and Form and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It is available in eight languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese and Traditional Chinese. It needs only about 320 MB of space and very modest hardware, so it runs well on older laptops too. The game suits players who enjoy turn-based strategy, precise aiming and charming characters, and it is a great entry point to tactics games thanks to its clear rules. If you want a stylish and inventive take on space piracy, this is an easy recommendation.
Key Features
- Robot pirates – Lead a steam-driven crew.
- Turn-based tactics – Plan every move.
- Manual aiming – Skill decides each shot.
- Bouncing bullets – Ricochet trick shots.
- Board and loot – Raid enemy spaceships.
- Crew upgrades – Abilities, weapons and hats.
- Procedural levels – Fresh layouts each raid.
- New Game+ – Replay after 15–20 hours.
PC Version and Compatibility
The game runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. The minimum setup is Windows Vista 32-bit or later, a 2 GHz processor with SSE2, 1 GB of RAM, an OpenGL 2.1 graphics card with 512 MB of video memory and only 320 MB of free storage space. Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.
Global Activation & What You Receive
This GOG key unlocks the full game SteamWorld Heist. It is a Global key that can be activated worldwide. Sign in to your GOG account, open gog.com/redeem, enter the code and the game is added to your library, where you can download it directly or through GOG Galaxy.
Why Buy This Game?
Why buy it? Turn-based tactics with steam-powered robot pirates, manual aiming, bouncing bullets, spaceships to board and loot, crew upgrades and hats, procedural levels and New Game+.
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