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Last Epoch vs Hell Clock

Last Epoch and Hell Clock both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Last Epoch (2024) is 1 year older than Hell Clock (2025). Hell Clock scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Last Epoch (80.5% 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 Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 59,355 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Hell Clock

Choose Hell Clock if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.1% positive across 1,669 reviews.

Both Last Epoch and Hell Clock sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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 vs Hell Clock — Steam metadata comparison
Last Epoch — Steam game coverLast EpochHell Clock — Steam game coverHell Clock
Released20242025
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price34.99 USD13.99 USD
Steam reviews80.5% positive (59,355 reviews)84.1% positive (1,669 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersEleventh Hour GamesRogue Snail

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Last Epoch vs Hell Clock — FAQ

Which is better, Last Epoch or Hell Clock?
On Steam reviews Hell Clock scores higher (84.1% positive) than Last Epoch (80.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hell Clock is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Last Epoch or Hell Clock first?
If you want chronology, Last Epoch (2024) came out before Hell Clock (2025). 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 Hell Clock similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
Does Hell Clock have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hell Clock is listed as single-player only.
Last Epoch vs Hell Clock — Verdict (2026) · imho.run