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The Last Spell vs Tower of Darkness

The Last Spell and Tower of Darkness 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. The Last Spell (2023) is 1 year older than Tower of Darkness (2024). Tower of Darkness is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than The Last Spell (5.99 USD vs. 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 Tower of Darkness

Choose Tower of Darkness if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tower of Darkness launched in 2024.

Both The Last Spell and Tower of Darkness 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 Tower of Darkness — Steam metadata comparison
The Last Spell — Steam game coverThe Last SpellTower of Darkness — Steam game coverTower of Darkness
Released20232024
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews92.8% positive (6,473 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIshtar GamesAtelier Arcane

Side by side

The Last Spell vs Tower of Darkness — FAQ

Should I play The Last Spell or Tower of Darkness first?
If you want chronology, The Last Spell (2023) came out before Tower of Darkness (2024). 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 Tower of Darkness 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.
Does The Last Spell run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Last Spell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tower of Darkness doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Last Spell vs Tower of Darkness — Verdict (2026) · imho.run