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The Last Spell vs Nilspace

The Last Spell and Nilspace 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. Nilspace (2022) is 1 year older than The Last Spell (2023). Nilspace is free; The Last Spell is paid (24.99 USD). 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 The Last Spell

Choose The Last Spell if you want an Action game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,473 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Nilspace

Choose Nilspace if you want an Adventure and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Nilspace launched in 2022.

Both The Last Spell and Nilspace 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 vs Nilspace — Steam metadata comparison
The Last Spell — Steam game coverThe Last SpellNilspace — Steam game coverNilspace
Released20232022
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews92.8% positive (6,473 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIshtar Games1 Look Games

Side by side

The Last Spell vs Nilspace — FAQ

Should I play The Last Spell or Nilspace first?
If you want chronology, Nilspace (2022) 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 Nilspace 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.
Is Nilspace free?
Yes — Nilspace is a free-to-play Steam title. The Last Spell is paid (24.99 USD).
Does The Last Spell run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Last Spell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Nilspace doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Last Spell vs Nilspace — Verdict (2026) · imho.run