Choose Shwip
Choose Shwip if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shwip launched in 2021.
Shwip vs Ages of Mages: The last keeper
Shwip and Ages of Mages: The last keeper both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Ages of Mages: The last keeper (2019) is 2 years older than Shwip (2021). Shwip is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Ages of Mages: The last keeper (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Ages of Mages: The last keeper
Choose Ages of Mages: The last keeper if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. Ages of Mages: The last keeper launched in 2019.
Both Shwip and Ages of Mages: The last keeper sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Shwip |  Ages of Mages: The last keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 72.1% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jamhammer Games Inc. | YFC games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Ages of Mages: The last keeper (2019) is 2 years older than Shwip (2021).
- Shwip is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Ages of Mages: The last keeper (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Shwip is Deck Verified, Ages of Mages: The last keeper is Deck Playable.
Shwip vs Ages of Mages: The last keeper — FAQ
- Should I play Shwip or Ages of Mages: The last keeper first?
- If you want chronology, Ages of Mages: The last keeper (2019) came out before Shwip (2021). 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 Shwip and Ages of Mages: The last keeper similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both Shwip and Ages of Mages: The last keeper have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shwip ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Ages of Mages: The last keeper ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.