SteamWorld Heist II

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. 3DJuegos
    Aug 19, 2024
    Immerse yourself in a steampunk universe with turn-based combat, deep customization, and an engaging and fun narrative. A sequel that invites you to dive into a steampunk world with turn-based battles, extensive customization, and an incredibly entertaining story. [Recommended]
  2. Polygon
    Aug 19, 2024
    In my playthrough on the default difficulty setting, there was never really a moment when I thought I had a total edge on the opposing side. I also found that knowing my crew of death machines was fully handcrafted made the whole experience far more rewarding. The SteamWorld franchise continues to innovate in exciting ways, and I’m looking forward to seeing what genre it’ll set its sights on next.
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Aug 22, 2024
    Once again, I've yet to play a SteamWorld game I didn't like. SteamWorld Heist 2 is not bucking that trend. After 15 hours I still haven't finished it, but my endgame sense is tingling and I'm eager to see it through. If I was asked to name the most reliably entertaining franchise in video games today, I would perhaps point to Thunderful's toybox and say simply: "Them 'uns". These games know what they're doing, they communicate it succinctly, and most importantly, they let the player happily move on when the game is finished. These are not games of "endless replayability", they are toys of endful playability, of conclusiveness, closure and clemency. If switching off after reaching an "ending" in a piece of Destiny 2 DLC is like finishing a McDonalds yet feeling hungry again two hours later, then watching the credits roll on a SteamWorld game is like finishing a decent home cooked meal and walking away full of unthinking contentment. I'm keen to keep sailing north, find a homey pub on the horizon, and eat that final dish.