The Last Spell vs Lost In The Open
The Last Spell and Lost In The Open 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 2 years older than Lost In The Open (2025). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Lost In The Open (87.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Last Spell |  Lost In The Open | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (6,473 reviews) | 87.5% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ishtar Games | Black Voyage Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Last Spell (2023) is 2 years older than Lost In The Open (2025).
- The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Lost In The Open (87.5% positive).
- Lost In The Open is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than The Last Spell (15.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Last Spell is Deck Verified, Lost In The Open is Deck Playable.
The Last Spell vs Lost In The Open — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Spell or Lost In The Open first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Spell (2023) came out before Lost In The Open (2025). 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 Lost In The Open 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.