Choose The Last One
Choose The Last One if you want an Indie experience. The Last One launched in 2018.
The Last One vs Poly Squad
The Last One and Poly Squad both land in Action, Adventure, Early Access 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, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. The Last One (2018) is 3 years older than Poly Squad (2021). Poly Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (51.4% positive) than The Last One (20.6% 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 Poly Squad
Choose Poly Squad if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Poly Squad launched in 2021.
Both The Last One and Poly Squad sit in Action, Adventure, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 The Last One |  Poly Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 20.6% positive (34 reviews) | 51.4% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Phoenix Interactive Studio | OXO Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- The Last One (2018) is 3 years older than Poly Squad (2021).
- Poly Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (51.4% positive) than The Last One (20.6% positive).
- Poly Squad is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than The Last One (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
The Last One vs Poly Squad — FAQ
- Should I play The Last One or Poly Squad first?
- If you want chronology, The Last One (2018) came out before Poly Squad (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 The Last One and Poly Squad similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Early Access 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.