I have no genre preference. Just curious which outta these 3 is the best intro to the Steamworld universe and lore.
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Steamworld Dig2, Hiest, or Quest? What's best to start 1st?
- Thread starter WarpSpeedMolasses
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Lore-wise, I'd start with Dig 2, but Heist is my favorite in the series (not that Dig 2 isn't outstanding).
I'd say start with Dig1 if you can. Should be cheap and takes like 4-5 hours. Then Dig2 is just bigger and better in every way IMO. Then Heist is also fantastic and I usually dislike strategy games. Just bought Quest and will jump into it after Bloodstained but I'm sure it'll be fantastic
Probably Dig 2, which I'm assuming is a continuation of the first game. Haven't played Quest but Heist is very very different (the first Dig game takes place within a single mine, Heist is in space, new characters, etc.).
I'm not even sure how much lore the games share. Seems like an anthology series from my experience.
I'm not even sure how much lore the games share. Seems like an anthology series from my experience.
I haven't played quest yet, but if you are thinking about order for lore or plot reasons I wouldn't bother. Both dig 2 and heist are great, can't go wrong. I played dig 2 first if that means anything.
Highly disagree here. The first one is still a great, short romp and the second expands on it in meaningful ways.
I think you honestly can't go wrong with any of them as they are all slightly different in their own way.
Dig 2 is what did it for me. Incredible game. Didn't really like the first one at all but after beating the second one it's inspired me to pick it up. Heist is also amazing but it's a completely different game. Go with the gameplay you're interested in.
Heard mixed things about quest so haven't tried that one just yet.
Heard mixed things about quest so haven't tried that one just yet.
What about Steamworld Dig 1? If you ever plan to play it, then I would start with this one. SWD 2 is improved in almost every aspect so I guess it would be hard to play 1st one after beating the 2nd game.
don't worry about the lore^^
whatever your finger lands on first will be perfectly fine.
Dig 1 -> Dig2 -> Heist -> Quest
I didn't liked Quest as much as the others and it's also the most expensive one.
Dig1 and Heist are my favorites
I didn't liked Quest as much as the others and it's also the most expensive one.
Dig1 and Heist are my favorites
Started with Dig 1 on the Vita and loved it. Bought Heist on the Switch and it's a slow burner for me but I'm liking it quite a bit. Will move on to Dig2 after I'll finish with Heist
I'd go with release order (so Dig 1 first), as their contributions to the wider lore all add up. It's a fantastic body of work.
You don't really need to play them in any particular order. AFAIK, the only ones sharing a storyline are Steamworld Dig 1 and 2 and it's definitely better to play 1 before 2, because... well, 2 is just better in every way and does spoil 1 slightly.
Other than that, these are completely seperate games with completely different mechanics, so just play those which you find most appealing to you in that regard.
I, like most other people in this thread, had most enjoyment with Dig2, then Heist.
Other than that, these are completely seperate games with completely different mechanics, so just play those which you find most appealing to you in that regard.
I, like most other people in this thread, had most enjoyment with Dig2, then Heist.
Definitely Dig 1 then Dig 2. Like others have said, Dig 1 is short but sweet (and cheap), then Dig 2 improves the whole formula per-say.
Heist is okay, but hasn't quite hooked me like Dig. And I haven't tried Quest, though heard it's good.
Heist is okay, but hasn't quite hooked me like Dig. And I haven't tried Quest, though heard it's good.
The only one I've liked is Steamworld Dig 2. Unfortunately the others didn't click for me, though maybe I'll give them another shot some day.
I started with Dig 2, then went to Dig 1, Heist, Quest.
Best intro to the lore is for sure Dig duology. You can play Dig 1 first if you like since it is short, but doesn't necessarily give the best impression of the quality of Steamworld Games as the rest are of such a higher quality. You can absolutely start with Dig 2 if you like.
There isn't a whole lot of connection between games outside of Dig1+2 but you should at least play those before Heist for maximum lore appreciation.
Best intro to the lore is for sure Dig duology. You can play Dig 1 first if you like since it is short, but doesn't necessarily give the best impression of the quality of Steamworld Games as the rest are of such a higher quality. You can absolutely start with Dig 2 if you like.
There isn't a whole lot of connection between games outside of Dig1+2 but you should at least play those before Heist for maximum lore appreciation.
Quest is a fantastic, well designed RPG. Dig 1/2 have a good loop but they're only serviceable as games as a whole. For self described metroidvanias, their combat is terrible.
I literally just went through all of these. I'd say Dig2, Heist, Quest. I absolutely love the Steamworld franchise now after having no interest in it even two months ago. They're 3 completely different games and each is terrific.
