Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
28th Dec 2017, $19.99
28th Dec 2017, £14.99
- Series
Reviews
Review SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition (Switch eShop)
I love it when a plan comes together
After releasing the sublime SteamWorld Dig, many expected Image & Form to go the safe route of producing a follow up that more or less built on that foundation. Though we would eventually receive SteamWorld Dig 2, the company chose to defy expectations and make SteamWorld Heist, a game which belongs to...
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SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition News
News Thunderful's SteamWorld Teaser Was Just Another Announcement Tease
Update: New details coming on Monday
Update [Wed 18th Jan, 2023 16:30 GMT]: So what was that new announcement from Thunderful games? We'll have to wait a little bit longer! Thunderful Games did share a SteamWorld-related update today at 3pm GMT — except it was just another, proper tease for an additional announcement. On 23rd January at 5:30pm...
Video Switch Games That Just Make Us Happy
Well, Alex specifically
Speaking about games that make us happy is a lot more satisfying than talking about games that are disappointing or just plain bad. It just makes sense, right? Who needs more negativity in this world? Our charming video host Alex Olney found this out first hand over the weekend. After initially wanting to talk about the most...
News Image & Form's New Game Required Power The Switch Didn't Have, So It Did A Deal With Xbox
But remains committed to SteamWorld releases on Nintendo systems
You might not be familiar with The Gunk, but you should at least know the Swedish developer behind it Image & Form - best known on the Nintendo Switch for its excellent SteamWorld series. The company's new game isn't coming to Nintendo's hybrid system because it's
News SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
Update: Pre-orders now live
Update (Fri 17th Jul, 2020 13:45 BST): Following a slight hiccup last week which forced Super Rare Games to temporarily halt pre-orders, the two SteamWorld releases are back up on the site and are available to pre-order. At the time of writing the collector's double pack has sold out, but both titles can still be...
News Image & Form Gives Away 2,000 SteamWorld Games, Codes Now Sent Out To Winners
Were you one of the lucky ones?
Update (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 15:30 BST): Image & Form's SteamWorld giveaway turned out to be a resounding success, with the studio reporting "tens of thousands of requests" over the qualifying period. Thanks to this, the team decided to double the number of free games being given away from 1,000 to 2,000, with all...
News Super Rare Games Announces Seven New Physical Releases For Nintendo Switch
Add 'em to your collection
Physical collectors rejoice, Super Rare Games has announced seven – yes, seven – brand new limited-edition cartridge releases coming to the Nintendo Switch in the near future. These titles include Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition, Darkwood, Freedom Finger
News Image & Form Is Hosting A SteamWorld Sale On The eShop This Weekend, Up To 75% Off
"Happy weekend!"
If you haven't experienced the SteamWorld series by Image & Form yet, or still need to play a specific entry, this weekend is the perfect time to act on this. From now until the end of the weekend in both North America and Europe, all SteamWorld games on the Switch, 3DS, and Wii U eShop have been discounted. Some games are even...
News All SteamWorld Games Are Now On Sale On Switch, Up To 70% Off (North America)
Dig, Dig 2, Heist and Quest!
Well, here's a sale you definitely won't want to miss. At the time of writing, all SteamWorld games from the lovely folk at Image & Form are on sale on the Switch eShop (if you're lucky enough to be using a North American account, that is). If you head on over to the eShop right now, you'll spot the following offers...
News Image & Form Reconfirms That More SteamWorld Games Are On The Way
Yay!
If you're a fan of SteamWorld Dig, you'll no doubt be beyond pleased to hear that more games set in the SteamWorld universe are very much on the way. The developer behind the series, Image & Form, has today shared a message on its social media accounts to assure fans that their favourite post-apocalyptic steampunk world is safe and sound...
Nintendo Download 28th December (Europe)
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition! Stikbold! Double Dragon arcade! More!
As 2017 draws to a close there's one final Nintendo Download Update, with the European line-up offering some intriguing options on the Switch eShop, in particular. In addition there's some DLC and a nice batch of discounts to consider, so let's get to it. Switch eShop:...
About The Game
Prepare for boarding!
In SteamWorld Heist you command robot pirates in epic tactical shootouts. It’s turn-based strategy with an action twist: By manually aiming your weapons you'll pull off insane bullet-bouncing trick shots!
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition is fully optimized for Nintendo Switch™. It comes with "The Outsider" campaign, including a mysterious ally and a shipload of weapons, upgrades, hats, and missions previously only available as DLC.
As the captain, you 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!
Key features:
- Strategy focused on skill rather than chance
- 15-20 hours of playtime, followed by New Game+
- Kind to newcomers, deep and challenging for veterans
- Soundtrack by real-life robot troupe Steam Powered Giraffe
- Optional touch controls for ultimate precision
- Procedurally generated levels
Comments 1
Never played it on 3DS, so this is my first time. As a fan of XCOM and Fire Emblem and strategy RPG's, this is freakin' fantastic. 10,000 thumbs up out of 12!!
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