Choose The Last One
Choose The Last One if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Last One launched in 2018.
The Last One vs Dead Matter
The Last One and Dead Matter both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Early Access on Steam. The Last One (2018) is 5 years older than Dead Matter (2023). Dead Matter scores higher on Steam reviews (26.8% 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 Dead Matter
Choose Dead Matter if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dead Matter launched in 2023.
Both The Last One and Dead Matter sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  Dead Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 20.6% positive (34 reviews) | 26.8% positive (205 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Phoenix Interactive Studio | QI Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- The Last One (2018) is 5 years older than Dead Matter (2023).
- Dead Matter scores higher on Steam reviews (26.8% positive) than The Last One (20.6% positive).
- The Last One is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Dead Matter (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Dead Matter has co-op; The Last One does not.
- Dead Matter is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Last One has no Deck rating yet.
The Last One vs Dead Matter — FAQ
- Should I play The Last One or Dead Matter first?
- If you want chronology, The Last One (2018) came out before Dead Matter (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 The Last One and Dead Matter similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.