Choose The Last Spell
Choose The Last Spell if you want an Action, Indie, and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Last Spell vs Ex Sanguis
The Last Spell and Ex Sanguis both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. The Last Spell (2023) is 3 years older than Ex Sanguis (2026). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Ex Sanguis (79.2% 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 Ex Sanguis
Choose Ex Sanguis if you want an Early Access game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ex Sanguis launched in 2026.
Both The Last Spell and Ex Sanguis sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 |  Ex Sanguis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (6,473 reviews) | 79.2% positive (72 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ishtar Games | Lightbulb Crew |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- The Last Spell (2023) is 3 years older than Ex Sanguis (2026).
- The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Ex Sanguis (79.2% positive).
- Ex Sanguis is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Last Spell (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Last Spell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ex Sanguis has no Deck rating yet.
The Last Spell vs Ex Sanguis — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Spell or Ex Sanguis first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Spell (2023) came out before Ex Sanguis (2026). 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 Ex Sanguis similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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. Ex Sanguis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.