[Guide] Every SteamWorld Game on the Nintendo Switch -

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Thanks to Image & Form, we know there is a new SteamWorld game in the works but other than that, we know absolutely nothing about it, but that’s okay, because there is quite the selection of SteamWorld games on the NintendoSwitch and we’re covering them all in this brand new guide!

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SteamWorld Dig 2

Release Date: September 21, 2017 (EU & NA) / November 23, 2017 (JP)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Action, Platformer, Adventure, Puzzle

Game File Size: 178 MB

SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath.

Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps.

Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat.

Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges.

Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine!

And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…

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SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition

Release Date: December 28, 2017 (EU & NA) / July 12, 2018 (JP)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Action, Strategy, Shooter, Role-Playing

Game File Size: 198 MB

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

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SteamWorld Dig

Release Date: February 1, 2018 (EU & NA) / July 05, 2018 (JP)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Platformer, Action, Adventure, Puzzle

Game File Size: 96 MB

SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below…

Key Features:

A rich world of steam-driven robots, inspired by Steampunk and Western themes.

Explore an underground world full of secrets, treasure and terrors.

Uncover the remnants of human civilization, a degenerate race of dynamite wielding troglodytes.

Randomized worlds with emergent gameplay.

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Runbow (Playable Character)

Release Date: July 03, 2018 (EU & NA) / December 13, 2018 (EU & NA)

Players: up to 9 players

Genre: Platformer, Party, Action, Multiplayer

Game File Size: 1.1 GB

The world of Runbow changes with each swipe of the background, so you’ll have to stay on your toes as platforms and obstacles disappear – If you can’t see it, it doesn’t exist. Fast, frantic, and fun for up to nine players, Runbow is filled with tons of modes and content to keep you running back for more.

Go head to head with your friends, locally or online, in Run, Arena, or King of the Hill, for a colorful, crazy competition.

Hundreds of pieces of unlockable Gallery content await you, from concept art to characters, and even a few hidden secrets…

Crazy multiplayer, five game modes, 19 guest characters, hundreds of levels, and tons more content all in one unforgettable colorful game, you better get ready to Runbow!

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SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

Release Date: April 25, 2019 (EU & NA) / June 27, 2019 (JP)

Players: 1 player

Genre: Role-Playing, Adventure

Game File Size: 696 MB

SteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!

What awaits you is a luscious treasure chest filled with gold, dragons, vivid worlds, magic, knights in shining armor as well as XP, turn-based battles and all that good RPG stuff! The game’s humorous mix of traditional fantasy and steampunk robots makes for an unforgettable experience with lots of laughs.

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SteamWorld Build

Releaser Date: December 1, 2023

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Genre: Simulation, Strategy

File Size: 757 MB

HOMESTEAD – One final landrush! The planet is dyin’, Astrid, and it’s dig or die trying!

That mine under our town is sitting empty, and wouldn’t you know there’s rumours of ancient tech down there that might help us out of this predicament. Round up the posse, circle the wagons, and let’s get to building a new home! Collect resources above ground and ores down below so we can get those wealthy bots in here to help us build bigger, and we can get the heck out of here!

MANAGE – As your borders expand, new steamfolk will find their way to you! Every bot is crotchety in their own way, and it’s up to you to keep them steaming along. Barter to boost efficiency, keep goods flowing to and from the mines and keep everyone happy to make them work their darndest and hardest.

DIG DEEP – Stare into the abyss long enough and it might just stare back… we’re going looking for riches and something down there doesn’t want to share! Have gun, dig gravel, and make sure the mines don’t collapse upon you as you defend yourselves from the creepy crawlies that lurk within…

FEATURES:

Break ground on a bustling SteamWorld town, inspired by the Old West.

Keep your steambots from getting cranky by ensuring their complex needs get met

Dig deep and spread wide to produce resources to aid your search for ancient technologies

Defend your mine from the creepy varmints that lurk deep below your town

Trade resources at the local train stop and welcome special visitors who’ll lend a hand

Five distinct maps littered with secrets for the discerning SteamWorld explorer to find

Four difficulty levels, including a sandbox difficulty for when you just want to Build!

Upcoming New Adventures:

SteamWorld Heist 2 (August 8 2024)

Publisher: Thunderful | Price: N/A

Genre: Action, Adventure, Strategy | File Size: N/A

All is not well on the waves, a crisis is brewing. A water crisis! Mysteriously, this precious resource has turned deadly, corroding metal limbs and mechanical hearts.

Take charge as Captain Leeway joined by his ragtag crew of Steambots to uncover the enigmatic menace threatening the Great Sea.

AIM – In the heat of battle, precision is key. Take aim and let your shots ricochet with deadly accuracy. Every move counts as you strategise your way to victory, using your environment to your advantage and bouncing bullets off surfaces to outmaneuver your enemies.

PLOT – As Captain, you hold the fate of your crew in your hands. Equip them with different weapons, customise their abilities and equipment, and use the rich job system to overcome any challenge that comes your way. From seasoned veterans to eager recruits, your crew looks to you for guidance as you navigate the dangers of the Great Sea.

PLUNDER – Set sail and explore the vast ocean blue, where adventure, mystery, and danger await beyond each breaking wave… Engage in real-time naval combat, raid enemy bases and seize valuable loot to bolster your crew’s strength. And when the battles are won, take respite at one of the lively bars where you can relax, upgrade your gear and crew, and forge new alliances with fellow bots.

Features:

Experience thrilling free aiming and satisfying ricochet gameplay in turn-based Steambot combat. Plan your shots strategically to set up the perfect ricochet sequence for ultimate satisfaction.

Embark on expansive world exploration with real-time naval combat, immersing yourself in the various challenges of the Great Sea.

Dive deep into a rich job system and customise your crew to suit your playstyle, with over 150 guns, utility items, and ship equipment to choose from.

Immerse yourself in a world brought to life by handcrafted characters and environments, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack and songs by songs by our returning, beloved troubadours, Steam Powered Giraffe. Let the music and sounds sink into your mind, leaving an unforgettable impression for days to come.

SteamWorld Headhunter

Expected release: 2023

Honourary Mentions:

88 Heroes – 98 Heroes Edition

Released: October 12, 2017 (Worldwide)

Relevance: Among the 10 new heroes added, is Rusty from the SteamWorld series

Mutant Mudds Collection

Released: December 14, 2017 (EU & NA)

Relevance: One of the games in the Mutant Mudds Collection is Mutant Mudds Super Challenge, in which Rusty is a playable character