Choose The Last Spell
Choose The Last Spell if you want an Action game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. 6,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Last Spell vs Defend the Rook
The Last Spell and Defend the Rook both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Defend the Rook (2021) is 2 years older than The Last Spell (2023). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Defend the Rook (77.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Defend the Rook
Choose Defend the Rook if it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. Defend the Rook launched in 2021.
Both The Last Spell and Defend the Rook sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Last Spell |  Defend the Rook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (6,473 reviews) | 77.4% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ishtar Games | One Up Plus |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Defend the Rook (2021) is 2 years older than The Last Spell (2023).
- The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Defend the Rook (77.4% positive).
- Defend the Rook is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than The Last Spell (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Last Spell vs Defend the Rook — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Spell or Defend the Rook first?
- If you want chronology, Defend the Rook (2021) came out before The Last Spell (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Last Spell and Defend the Rook similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do The Last Spell and Defend the Rook both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.