Choose NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics
Choose NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics launched in 2017.
NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics vs The Last Spell
NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics and The Last Spell both land in 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics (2017) is 6 years older than The Last Spell (2023). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics (78.2% 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 an Action and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 6,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics and The Last Spell sit in 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
 NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics |  The Last Spell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.2% positive (55 reviews) | 92.8% positive (6,473 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Post Mortem Pixels | Ishtar Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics (2017) is 6 years older than The Last Spell (2023).
- The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics (78.2% positive).
- NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than The Last Spell (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Last Spell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics has no Deck rating yet.
NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics vs The Last Spell — FAQ
- Should I play NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics or The Last Spell first?
- If you want chronology, NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics (2017) 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 NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics and The Last Spell similar?
- They overlap on 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.