Choose Blackguards
Choose Blackguards if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,271 Steam reviews back the pick.
Blackguards vs The Last Spell
Blackguards and The Last Spell both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Blackguards (2014) is 9 years older than The Last Spell (2023). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Blackguards (59.2% 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 The Last Spell
Choose The Last Spell if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.8% positive across 6,473 reviews.
Both Blackguards and The Last Spell sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Blackguards |  The Last Spell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 6.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.2% positive (1,271 reviews) | 92.8% positive (6,473 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Ishtar Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Blackguards (2014) is 9 years older than The Last Spell (2023).
- The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Blackguards (59.2% positive).
- Blackguards is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than The Last Spell (0.99 USD vs. 6.24 USD).
- Steam Deck: Blackguards is Deck Playable, The Last Spell is Deck Verified.
Blackguards vs The Last Spell — FAQ
- Which is better, Blackguards or The Last Spell?
- On Steam reviews The Last Spell scores higher (92.8% positive) than Blackguards (59.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Last Spell is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Blackguards or The Last Spell first?
- If you want chronology, Blackguards (2014) came out before The Last Spell (2023). 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 Blackguards and The Last Spell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.