Choose The Vampire
Choose The Vampire if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. The Vampire launched in 2024.
The Vampire vs Lastbane
The Vampire and Lastbane 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 Vampire (2024) is 1 year older than Lastbane (2025). The Vampire scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Lastbane (27% 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 Lastbane
Choose Lastbane if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lastbane launched in 2025.
Both The Vampire and Lastbane sit in Action and Adventure 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 Vampire |  Lastbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (43 reviews) | 27% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SJ Games | Lionstone Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Vampire (2024) is 1 year older than Lastbane (2025).
- The Vampire scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Lastbane (27% positive).
- Lastbane is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Vampire (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Lastbane has co-op; The Vampire does not.
- Lastbane is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Vampire has no Deck rating yet.
The Vampire vs Lastbane — FAQ
- Should I play The Vampire or Lastbane first?
- If you want chronology, The Vampire (2024) came out before Lastbane (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 Vampire and Lastbane 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.
- Does The Vampire have multiplayer like Lastbane?
- No. Lastbane supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Vampire is listed as single-player only.