SteamWorld Heist vs The Swindle
SteamWorld Heist and The Swindle overlap on Heist, Steampunk and controller support, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. SteamWorld Heist wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
SteamWorld Heist
The Swindle| Metric | SteamWorld Heist | The Swindle | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.94 | ★ 2.83 | SteamWorld Heist by 1.11 (28%) |
| Metacritic | 81 | 70 | SteamWorld Heist by 11 (14%) |
| Catalog popularity | 2,599 adds | 978 adds | SteamWorld Heist by 1621 (62%) |
| Avg. playtime | 5h | 1h | SteamWorld Heist is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Release year | 2015 | 2015 | Same year |
Platform exclusives
- SteamWorld Heist only: Mobile
- The Swindle only: Xbox
Verdict
SteamWorld Heist takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Heist, Steampunk, controller support and role-playing, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
See every match for each: games like SteamWorld Heist · games like The Swindle
Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.