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SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

Turn-based fantasy RPG with robot heroes and card-driven party combat

Image & Form Games · Published by Thunderful Publishing · Released May 31, 2019

AdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 2,023
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 10 in 30 days
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Aug 15, 2019
Minimum PC
HD 4600
1 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk
Full requirements

What is SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?

A 2D, turn-based RPG set in a hand-drawn world of fantasy and steampunk robots. You lead a party of aspiring heroes, build a deck of combat cards, and use those cards in fights against dragons and other enemies.

For you if...

  • +you like choosing cards for a party of heroes
  • +you prefer a linear quest to randomized runs
  • +you enjoy humorous fantasy stories about steampunk robots

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast action over turn-based card battles
  • −you want battles that stay challenging throughout

What players say

87% of 2,023 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the card play, hand-drawn art, and lighthearted characters. Common complaints are repetitive encounters, battles that become too easy, and a predictable story.

Players over time

▼ -70% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 25 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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How many players finish SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech?

20% of Steam players have unlocked «The Bigger They Come», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech system requirements

Minimum: HD 4600, 1 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
2 GHz, SSE2 support
Graphics
OpenGL 2.1-compatible, 512 MB video memory, framebuffer object support. E.g. Intel HD 4600 or better.
Memory
1024 MB RAM
Storage
750 MB available space
Notes
You may need to update your graphics drivers for OpenGL 2.1 support.

Recommended

Processor
2 GHz dual-core
Graphics
Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon 7870 or better.

Does SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian.

Does SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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