Comparison

SteamWorld Heist vs XCOM 2 Collection

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SteamWorld Heist

Command a steam-powered pirate crew in turn-based tactical shootouts. Manually aim robot guns for skill shots and bullet-bouncing action as you board, loot, and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Upgrade recruits with unique abilities and weapons.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical shootouts
  • Manual gun aiming for skill shots
  • Bullet-bouncing action
  • Boarding, looting, and shooting
  • Robot crew upgrades
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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10/10 - Touch Arcade: "A genuine must-have. Don't miss it." 10/10 - US Gamer: "Everyone should play" 9/10 - Pocket Gamer: "Excellent 2D strategy" In SteamWorld Heist you command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts. It's turn-based strategy with an action twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action! As the captain you will 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! Available languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian. Key features: - Strategy focused on skill rather than chance - Procedurally generated levels - 15-20 hours of playtime, followed by New Game+ - Kind to newcomers, deep and challenging for veterans - Soundtrack by Steam Powered Giraffe Recommended devices: iPhone 5, iPad 2 or any newer iPhone or iPad with iOS 8 or higher.

About

XCOM 2 Collection

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Full game and DLC included
  • Mobile-optimized touch interface
  • Soldier customization
  • Procedurally generated missions
  • Alien resistance gameplay
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet. Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases. COMPLETE COMMAND Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. ENGINEERED FOR iOS Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile. CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities. EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps. INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs. XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later • iPhone Air (2025) Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

SteamWorld Heist4 screens
XCOM 2 Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SteamWorld Heist at $4.99 against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. SteamWorld Heist also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (84% vs 62%). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is chart position (#69 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SteamWorld Heist costs $4.99 and XCOM 2 Collection $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SteamWorld Heist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 716 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of SteamWorld Heist's written reviews are positive against 62% of XCOM 2 Collection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SteamWorld Heist ships an update every 4 days, XCOM 2 Collection monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SteamWorld Heist versus XCOM 2 Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteamWorld HeistXCOM 2 Collection
Price$4.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.6 (716 ratings) — better4.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better62.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7161.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB3.4 GB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperImage & Form International ABFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

SteamWorld Heist

All ratings717 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.3%

XCOM 2 Collection

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative27.5%

User reviews

SteamWorld Heist

From 716 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 💎 Fantastic visuals and art style
  • 🎶 Wonderful soundtrack
  • 🤖 Engaging characters and story

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of support for newer device screens
  • 🔇 Sound issues on some devices
  • 📦 Limited inventory space
  • 🕹️ Suboptimal controls for mobile
  • 🔚 Short campaign length

XCOM 2 Collection

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
  • 💎 Full game experience with DLC
  • 👍 Faithful port of PC version

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

Bugs and requests

SteamWorld Heist

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezing/crashing on some devices
  • Inventory management issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Cloud save support
  • More levels and content
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Controller support
  • Expanded character/crew customization

XCOM 2 Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to change equipment
  • Crashes on certain missions
  • Disappearing save files
  • Issues with device compatibility

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
  • Improve camera controls and UI
  • Add more graphical settings

In-app purchases

None

SteamWorld Heist

No in-app purchases

None

XCOM 2 Collection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SteamWorld Heist free?
SteamWorld Heist costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SteamWorld Heist or XCOM 2 Collection?
SteamWorld Heist is rated higher. SteamWorld Heist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 716 ratings, while XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do SteamWorld Heist or XCOM 2 Collection have ads?
Neither SteamWorld Heist nor XCOM 2 Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SteamWorld Heist or XCOM 2 Collection?
SteamWorld Heist ships an update every 4 days, and XCOM 2 Collection monthly. Most recently, SteamWorld Heist was updated on November 6, 2026 and XCOM 2 Collection on November 6, 2026.

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