Choose Last Epoch
Choose Last Epoch if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 59,355 Steam reviews back the pick.
Last Epoch vs Viking Vengeance
Last Epoch and Viking Vengeance both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Viking Vengeance (2021) is 3 years older than Last Epoch (2024). Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Viking Vengeance (68% 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 Viking Vengeance
Choose Viking Vengeance if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Viking Vengeance launched in 2021.
Both Last Epoch and Viking Vengeance sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Last Epoch |  Viking Vengeance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | 68% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | Lowpoly Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Viking Vengeance (2021) is 3 years older than Last Epoch (2024).
- Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Viking Vengeance (68% positive).
- Viking Vengeance is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Last Epoch has co-op; Viking Vengeance does not.
- Last Epoch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Viking Vengeance has no Deck rating yet.
Last Epoch vs Viking Vengeance — FAQ
- Should I play Last Epoch or Viking Vengeance first?
- If you want chronology, Viking Vengeance (2021) 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 Last Epoch and Viking Vengeance similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Viking Vengeance have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
- No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Viking Vengeance is listed as single-player only.
- Does Last Epoch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Epoch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Viking Vengeance doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.