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The Last Spell vs Blacken Slash

The Last Spell and Blacken Slash both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Blacken Slash (2022) is 1 year older than The Last Spell (2023). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Blacken Slash (87% 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 The Last Spell

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

Choose Blacken Slash

Choose Blacken Slash if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blacken Slash launched in 2022.

Both The Last Spell and Blacken Slash sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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 Blacken Slash — Steam metadata comparison
The Last Spell — Steam game coverThe Last SpellBlacken Slash — Steam game coverBlacken Slash
Released20232022
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, RPGAction, Strategy, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews92.8% positive (6,473 reviews)87% positive (23 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIshtar Gamesehmprah

Side by side

The Last Spell vs Blacken Slash — FAQ

Should I play The Last Spell or Blacken Slash first?
If you want chronology, Blacken Slash (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 Blacken Slash similar?
They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.
Does The Last Spell run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Last Spell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Blacken Slash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Last Spell vs Blacken Slash — Verdict (2026) · imho.run