Choose The Last of Us™ Part I
Choose The Last of Us™ Part I if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 27,610 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Last of Us™ Part I vs The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
The Last of Us™ Part I and The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) is 2 years older than The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered (2025). The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than The Last of Us™ Part I (83.7% 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 The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Choose The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 12,970 reviews.
Both The Last of Us™ Part I and The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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 of Us™ Part I |  The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (27,610 reviews) | 91.2% positive (12,970 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios | Naughty Dog LLC, Nixxes Software, Iron Galaxy Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) is 2 years older than The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered (2025).
- The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than The Last of Us™ Part I (83.7% positive).
- The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than The Last of Us™ Part I (49.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Last of Us™ Part I vs The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered — FAQ
- Which is better, The Last of Us™ Part I or The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
- On Steam reviews The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered scores higher (91.2% positive) than The Last of Us™ Part I (83.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Last of Us™ Part I or The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered first?
- If you want chronology, The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) came out before The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered (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 The Last of Us™ Part I and The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 The Last of Us™ Part I and The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.