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Element Space vs The Last Spell

Element Space 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. Element Space (2019) is 4 years older than The Last Spell (2023). The Last Spell scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Element Space (62.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Element Space vs The Last Spell — Steam metadata comparison
Element Space — Steam game coverElement SpaceThe Last Spell — Steam game coverThe Last Spell
Released20192023
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, RPGAction, Strategy, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price0.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews62.5% positive (136 reviews)92.8% positive (6,473 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSixth VowelIshtar Games

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Element Space vs The Last Spell — FAQ

Which is better, Element Space or The Last Spell?
On Steam reviews The Last Spell scores higher (92.8% positive) than Element Space (62.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Last Spell is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Element Space or The Last Spell first?
If you want chronology, Element Space (2019) 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 Element Space 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.