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Whisper of a Rose vs Last Word

Whisper of a Rose and Last Word both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Whisper of a Rose (2014) is 1 year older than Last Word (2015). Last Word scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Whisper of a Rose (57.6% 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 Whisper of a Rose

Choose Whisper of a Rose if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Whisper of a Rose launched in 2014.

Choose Last Word

Choose Last Word if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Last Word launched in 2015.

Both Whisper of a Rose and Last Word sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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

Whisper of a Rose vs Last Word — Steam metadata comparison
Whisper of a Rose — Steam game coverWhisper of a RoseLast Word — Steam game coverLast Word
Released20142015
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price3.19 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews57.6% positive (33 reviews)84.4% positive (199 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRosePortal GamesTwelve Tiles

Side by side

Whisper of a Rose vs Last Word — FAQ

Should I play Whisper of a Rose or Last Word first?
If you want chronology, Whisper of a Rose (2014) came out before Last Word (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 Whisper of a Rose and Last Word similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.
Whisper of a Rose vs Last Word — Verdict (2026) · imho.run