Choose MergeTD
Choose MergeTD if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. MergeTD launched in 2023.
MergeTD vs Last Gambit
MergeTD and Last Gambit both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. MergeTD (2023) is 3 years older than Last Gambit (2026). Last Gambit is free; MergeTD is paid (0.99 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 Last Gambit
Choose Last Gambit if you want a Free To Play and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Last Gambit launched in 2026.
Both MergeTD and Last Gambit sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 MergeTD |  Last Gambit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Double Jump | Mads |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- MergeTD (2023) is 3 years older than Last Gambit (2026).
- Last Gambit is free; MergeTD is paid (0.99 USD).
- Last Gambit has co-op; MergeTD does not.
MergeTD vs Last Gambit — FAQ
- Should I play MergeTD or Last Gambit first?
- If you want chronology, MergeTD (2023) came out before Last Gambit (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 MergeTD and Last Gambit similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 MergeTD have multiplayer like Last Gambit?
- No. Last Gambit supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while MergeTD is listed as single-player only.
- Is Last Gambit free?
- Yes — Last Gambit is a free-to-play Steam title. MergeTD is paid (0.99 USD).