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Last Epoch vs Dead territory

Last Epoch and Dead territory both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Dead territory (2019) is 5 years older than Last Epoch (2024). Dead territory is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (5.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 RPG game with Online Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 59,355 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Dead territory

Choose Dead territory if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dead territory launched in 2019.

Both Last Epoch and Dead territory sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player 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

Last Epoch vs Dead territory — Steam metadata comparison
Last Epoch — Steam game coverLast EpochDead territory — Steam game coverDead territory
Released20242019
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price34.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews80.5% positive (59,355 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersEleventh Hour GamesKedexa

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Last Epoch vs Dead territory — FAQ

Should I play Last Epoch or Dead territory first?
If you want chronology, Dead territory (2019) 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 Dead territory similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do both Last Epoch and Dead territory have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Last Epoch ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dead territory ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Last Epoch run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Last Epoch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dead territory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Last Epoch vs Dead territory — Verdict (2026) · imho.run