Developer: Image & Form Games
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Updated: November 8, 2026 9:07 PMAverage players
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SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech player count by month
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech has 14 players in-game right now, and the 24-hour peak is 14. The peak so far in November 2026 is 15 players, 8 on average.
| Month | Average players | Change | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (so far) | 8 | — | 15 |
| February 2026 | 7 | — | 12 |
From SteamStat's own samples of the Steam player count since tracking began. Change compares a month's average with the month before.
At a glance
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech has 14 players in-game right now, 100% of its 24-hour peak of 14. The record since SteamStat started tracking it is 15 players, set on November 7, 2026. 1,960 Steam reviews rate it “Very Positive” (88% positive). Released on May 31, 2019 by Image & Form Games. Current price: $24.99.
What players say about SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is a visually striking and charming card-based RPG that blends tactical deckbuilding with traditional storytelling. While many players appreciate its accessible, cozy gameplay and beautiful aesthetic, others find the experience hampered by clunky UI, tedious deck management, and a repetitive pace in the late game.
What players like
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Beautiful art and visuals 16 of 59 reviews
The hand-drawn, steampunk-inspired visuals are widely praised for being vibrant, creative, and a highlight of the game's presentation.
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Fun card-based combat 14 of 59 reviews
Players enjoy the strategic depth of the deckbuilding mechanics, finding the party-based combos and turn-based combat to be engaging and satisfying.
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Great for Steam Deck 9 of 59 reviews
Many reviewers highlight the game as a perfect fit for handheld play, noting that the pacing and save system work well for short sessions.
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Atmospheric music 6 of 59 reviews
The soundtrack is frequently complimented for fitting the whimsical tone and enhancing the overall experience.
What players criticise
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Clunky UI and design 11 of 59 reviews
Reviewers frequently cite frustrating design choices, such as the lack of tooltips, the inability to easily inspect enemies, and a tedious menu-driven system for basic actions.
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Tedious deck management 8 of 59 reviews
The lack of a saved-deck feature forces players to manually reconfigure cards whenever changing party members, which many find time-consuming and unnecessary.
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Repetitive late-game slog 7 of 59 reviews
Some players feel the gameplay loop drags toward the end, with bosses having excessive health that makes combat feel slow and boring.
Best for: Players who enjoy accessible, story-driven card battlers with charming visuals and are looking for a relaxing, non-roguelike RPG experience.
Not for you if: Players who require modern, streamlined UI features or those who become easily frustrated by repetitive combat and lack of deck management quality-of-life tools.
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech — questions players ask
- Is this a roguelike deckbuilder?
- No. Unlike titles like Slay the Spire, this is a traditional, story-driven RPG with linear progression and party-based mechanics.
- How long does it take to beat?
- Most players report finishing the game in approximately 15 to 20 hours, with some added time for those interested in the Coliseum and New Game+.
- Is the game good for handheld play?
- Yes. Players consistently report that it runs perfectly on the Steam Deck and is well-suited for pick-up-and-play sessions.
Summarised automatically from 59 English Steam reviews — helpful and recent, positive and negative — on August 29, 2026.
Description
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About the Game
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.
Supported languages: english, french, italian, german, spanish - spain, russian
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System Requirements
Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz, SSE2 support
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1-compatible, 512 MB video memory, framebuffer object support. E.g. Intel HD 4600 or better.
- Storage: 750 MB available space
- Additional Notes: You may need to update your graphics drivers for OpenGL 2.1 support.
- Processor: 2 GHz dual-core
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon 7870 or better.
Mac
- OS: 10.11 (El Capitan)
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1-compatible, 512 MB video memory, framebuffer object support. E.g. Intel HD 4600 or better.
- Storage: 2000 MB available space
- Processor: 2 GHz dual-core
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon 7870 or better.
Linux
- OS: Steam OS 2.0 / Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (64-bit)
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1-compatible, 512 MB video memory, framebuffer object support. E.g. Intel HD 4600 or better.
- Storage: 750 MB available space
- Processor: 2 GHz dual-core
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon 7870 or better.
User Reviews
Card battlers are a newer step on the RPG scene. Essentially, you just get random commands instead of static ones, and it's often balanced against a resource. It feels good to combo with a single character, though, I wish we could select the bonus that occurs. It seems easier to get the ratio of building resource for 2 of the characters more than the third (that frog looking dude isn't as easy). I like that you can replay old missions, not so much to mine for xp, but to get resources to build new cards. It's key to turn the wizard into a more offensive build, and to make the fighter a bit more utility. The story itself is interesting; the premise of steampunk robots running around a pristine wilderness is too. Solid game to pick up here and there or just play through.
Not too bad, I'd give it 6.5, still rating this positively.
Steam World Dig 1st and 2nd one is much more fun, though.
these devs never miss
also peak characters design
overhaul the game was pure fun
Cringe and boring story, annoying characters and stupid millenial humor.
quite fun, worth on discount, the story is the usual ironically childish one (maybe because it is for children but whatever)
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Additional Information
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | May 31, 2019 |
| User reviews | 88% positive (1960) |
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