Choose Last Shift
Choose Last Shift if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Last Shift launched in 2024.
Last Shift vs C.U.T.S
Last Shift and C.U.T.S both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Last Shift (2024) is 1 year older than C.U.T.S (2025). Last Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than C.U.T.S (79.2% 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 C.U.T.S
Choose C.U.T.S if it matches what drew you to this matchup. C.U.T.S launched in 2025.
Both Last Shift and C.U.T.S sit in 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
 Last Shift |  C.U.T.S | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) | 79.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Redsroll | Redsroll |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Last Shift (2024) is 1 year older than C.U.T.S (2025).
- Last Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than C.U.T.S (79.2% positive).
- Last Shift is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than C.U.T.S (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Last Shift vs C.U.T.S — FAQ
- Should I play Last Shift or C.U.T.S first?
- If you want chronology, Last Shift (2024) came out before C.U.T.S (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 Last Shift and C.U.T.S similar?
- They overlap on 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.