Choose End State
Choose End State if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. End State launched in 2022.
End State vs The Last Spell
End State and The Last Spell both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. End State (2022) is 1 year older than The Last Spell (2023). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than End State (65.4% 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 The Last Spell
Choose The Last Spell if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both End State and The Last Spell sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 End State |  The Last Spell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (78 reviews) | 92.8% positive (6,473 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Finger Squad | Ishtar Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- End State (2022) is 1 year older than The Last Spell (2023).
- The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than End State (65.4% positive).
- End State is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Last Spell (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: End State is Deck Playable, The Last Spell is Deck Verified.
End State vs The Last Spell — FAQ
- Should I play End State or The Last Spell first?
- If you want chronology, End State (2022) came out before The Last Spell (2023). 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 End State and The Last Spell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.