Choose Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom
Choose Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom launched in 2021.
Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom vs Spartoi Meadow
Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom and Spartoi Meadow both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Spartoi Meadow (2020) is 1 year older than Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (2021). Spartoi Meadow scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (58.3% 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 Spartoi Meadow
Choose Spartoi Meadow if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spartoi Meadow launched in 2020.
Both Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom and Spartoi Meadow sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom |  Spartoi Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Stage Clear Studios | morning glows |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Spartoi Meadow (2020) is 1 year older than Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (2021).
- Spartoi Meadow scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (58.3% positive).
- Spartoi Meadow is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (5.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spartoi Meadow has no Deck rating yet.
Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom vs Spartoi Meadow — FAQ
- Should I play Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom or Spartoi Meadow first?
- If you want chronology, Spartoi Meadow (2020) came out before Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom (2021). 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 Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom and Spartoi Meadow similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom and Spartoi Meadow have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Spartoi Meadow ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Spartoi Meadow doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.