Choose Next Up Hero
Choose Next Up Hero if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Next Up Hero launched in 2018.
Next Up Hero vs Last Epoch
Next Up Hero and Last Epoch both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Next Up Hero (2018) is 6 years older than Last Epoch (2024). Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Next Up Hero (58.5% 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 an Indie and Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 59,355 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Next Up Hero and Last Epoch sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 Up Hero |  Last Epoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.5% positive (41 reviews) | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Digital Continue | Eleventh Hour Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Next Up Hero (2018) is 6 years older than Last Epoch (2024).
- Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Next Up Hero (58.5% positive).
- Next Up Hero is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Next Up Hero is Deck Playable, Last Epoch is Deck Verified.
Next Up Hero vs Last Epoch — FAQ
- Should I play Next Up Hero or Last Epoch first?
- If you want chronology, Next Up Hero (2018) 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 Next Up Hero and Last Epoch similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.
- Do both Next Up Hero and Last Epoch have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Next Up Hero ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Last Epoch ships Online Co-op, Co-op.