Choose Eternal Step
Choose Eternal Step if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eternal Step launched in 2015.
Eternal Step vs Last Epoch
Eternal Step and Last Epoch both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Eternal Step (2015) is 9 years older than Last Epoch (2024). Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Eternal Step (50% 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 Last Epoch
Choose Last Epoch if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 59,355 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Eternal Step and Last Epoch sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Eternal Step |  Last Epoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (18 reviews) | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Once More With Gusto | Eleventh Hour Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Eternal Step (2015) is 9 years older than Last Epoch (2024).
- Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Eternal Step (50% positive).
- Eternal Step is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (9.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Last Epoch has co-op; Eternal Step does not.
- Last Epoch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eternal Step has no Deck rating yet.
Eternal Step vs Last Epoch — FAQ
- Should I play Eternal Step or Last Epoch first?
- If you want chronology, Eternal Step (2015) came out before Last Epoch (2024). 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 Eternal Step and Last Epoch similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Eternal Step have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
- No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Eternal Step is listed as single-player only.