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Last Group Out vs Escape from Tarkov

Last Group Out and Escape from Tarkov 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. Last Group Out (2022) is 3 years older than Escape from Tarkov (2025). Last Group Out scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than Escape from Tarkov (60.2% 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 Last Group Out

Choose Last Group Out if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.8% positive across 256 reviews.

Choose Escape from Tarkov

Choose Escape from Tarkov if you want a Simulation and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 10,183 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Last Group Out and Escape from Tarkov sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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 Group Out vs Escape from Tarkov — Steam metadata comparison
Last Group Out — Steam game coverLast Group OutEscape from Tarkov — Steam game coverEscape from Tarkov
Released20222025
GenresAction, Strategy, RPGAction, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Unsupported
Price9.99 USD49.99 USD
Steam reviews84.8% positive (256 reviews)60.2% positive (10,183 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersWoodland DevelopmentBattlestate Games

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Last Group Out vs Escape from Tarkov — FAQ

Which is better, Last Group Out or Escape from Tarkov?
On Steam reviews Last Group Out scores higher (84.8% positive) than Escape from Tarkov (60.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Last Group Out is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Last Group Out or Escape from Tarkov first?
If you want chronology, Last Group Out (2022) came out before Escape from Tarkov (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 Last Group Out and Escape from Tarkov 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 Group Out and Escape from Tarkov have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Last Group Out ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Escape from Tarkov ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Last Group Out vs Escape from Tarkov — Verdict (2026) · imho.run