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 Epica
Last Epoch and Epica 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. Epica (2020) is 4 years older than Last Epoch (2024). Epica is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (9.99 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 Epica
Choose Epica if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epica launched in 2020.
Both Last Epoch and Epica 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 |  Epica | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | Space Alpha |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Epica (2020) is 4 years older than Last Epoch (2024).
- Epica is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (9.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Last Epoch has co-op; Epica does not.
- Last Epoch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Epica has no Deck rating yet.
Last Epoch vs Epica — FAQ
- Should I play Last Epoch or Epica first?
- If you want chronology, Epica (2020) 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 Epica 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 Epica have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
- No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Epica is listed as single-player only.
- Does Last Epoch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Epoch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Epica doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.