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 Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 59,355 Steam reviews back the pick.
Last Epoch vs 守护者盟约
Last Epoch and 守护者盟约 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. 守护者盟约 (2022) is 2 years older than Last Epoch (2024). 守护者盟约 is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (4.99 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 守护者盟约
Choose 守护者盟约 if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. 守护者盟约 launched in 2022.
Both Last Epoch and 守护者盟约 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 |  守护者盟约 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | 红星 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 守护者盟约 (2022) is 2 years older than Last Epoch (2024).
- 守护者盟约 is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Last Epoch has co-op; 守护者盟约 does not.
- Last Epoch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 守护者盟约 has no Deck rating yet.
Last Epoch vs 守护者盟约 — FAQ
- Should I play Last Epoch or 守护者盟约 first?
- If you want chronology, 守护者盟约 (2022) 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 守护者盟约 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 守护者盟约 have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
- No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while 守护者盟约 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Last Epoch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Epoch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 守护者盟约 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.