Choose Last Hope on Earth
Choose Last Hope on Earth if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Last Hope on Earth launched in 2020.
Last Hope on Earth vs Barbarian
Last Hope on Earth and Barbarian both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Last Hope on Earth (2020) is 6 years older than Barbarian (2026). Last Hope on Earth is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Barbarian (8.99 USD vs. 12.74 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 Barbarian
Choose Barbarian if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Barbarian launched in 2026.
Both Last Hope on Earth and Barbarian sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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 Hope on Earth |  Barbarian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 12.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | iLand Studios | CraftingBenchGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Last Hope on Earth (2020) is 6 years older than Barbarian (2026).
- Last Hope on Earth is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Barbarian (8.99 USD vs. 12.74 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Barbarian is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Last Hope on Earth has no Deck rating yet.
Last Hope on Earth vs Barbarian — FAQ
- Should I play Last Hope on Earth or Barbarian first?
- If you want chronology, Last Hope on Earth (2020) came out before Barbarian (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 Last Hope on Earth and Barbarian similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Hope on Earth and Barbarian have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Last Hope on Earth ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Barbarian ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.