Choose The Last Federation
Choose The Last Federation if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Last Federation launched in 2014.
The Last Federation vs Ceres
The Last Federation and Ceres both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. The Last Federation (2014) is 1 year older than Ceres (2015). The Last Federation scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Ceres (54.9% 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 Ceres
Choose Ceres if you want an Action and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ceres launched in 2015.
Both The Last Federation and Ceres sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 The Last Federation |  Ceres | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (344 reviews) | 54.9% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Jötunn Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Last Federation (2014) is 1 year older than Ceres (2015).
- The Last Federation scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Ceres (54.9% positive).
- Ceres is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than The Last Federation (2.39 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Last Federation is Deck Verified, Ceres is Deck Playable.
The Last Federation vs Ceres — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Federation or Ceres first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Federation (2014) came out before Ceres (2015). 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 Federation and Ceres similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.