Choose Last Wave
Choose Last Wave if you want an Indie game with Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Last Wave launched in 2025.
Last Wave vs Disgaea Mayhem
Last Wave and Disgaea Mayhem both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Last Wave (2025) is 1 year older than Disgaea Mayhem (2026). Last Wave is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Disgaea Mayhem (5.99 USD vs. 59.99 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 Disgaea Mayhem
Choose Disgaea Mayhem if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Disgaea Mayhem launched in 2026.
Both Last Wave and Disgaea Mayhem sit in Action 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
 Last Wave |  Disgaea Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 50% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Novae Interactive LTD | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Last Wave (2025) is 1 year older than Disgaea Mayhem (2026).
- Last Wave is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Disgaea Mayhem (5.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
Last Wave vs Disgaea Mayhem — FAQ
- Should I play Last Wave or Disgaea Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, Last Wave (2025) came out before Disgaea Mayhem (2026). 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 Wave and Disgaea Mayhem similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.