Should I play The Last of Us™ Part I or Terminus first?

If you want chronology, The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) came out before Terminus (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 Terminus similar?

They overlap on Action 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.

Yes — Terminus is a free-to-play Steam title. The Last of Us™ Part I is paid (59.99 USD).

Does The Last of Us™ Part I run on Steam Deck?

Yes — The Last of Us™ Part I is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Terminus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

The Last of Us™ Part I vs Terminus

The Last of Us™ Part I and Terminus both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) is 2 years older than Terminus (2025). The Last of Us™ Part I scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Terminus (38.5% 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 I

Choose The Last of Us™ Part I if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 27,610 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Terminus

Choose Terminus if you want a Free To Play game with DualSense Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Terminus launched in 2025.

Both The Last of Us™ Part I and Terminus sit in Action on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort, 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.

The Last of Us™ Part I vs Terminus — Steam metadata comparison
	The Last of Us™ Part I	Terminus
Released	2023	2025
Genres	Action, Adventure	Action, Free To Play
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	59.99 USD	Free to play
Steam reviews	83.7% positive (27,610 reviews)	38.5% positive (13 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios	RATP

Side by side

Both are Action games on Steam.
The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) is 2 years older than Terminus (2025).
The Last of Us™ Part I scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Terminus (38.5% positive).
Terminus is free; The Last of Us™ Part I is paid (59.99 USD).
The Last of Us™ Part I is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Terminus has no Deck rating yet.