Choose Last Epoch
Choose Last Epoch if you want an Indie and 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.
Last Epoch vs RUTHLESS:1
Last Epoch and RUTHLESS:1 both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2024. RUTHLESS:1 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 RUTHLESS:1
Choose RUTHLESS:1 if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. RUTHLESS:1 launched in 2024.
Both Last Epoch and RUTHLESS:1 sit in Action 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 |  RUTHLESS:1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | Teal Lime Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- RUTHLESS:1 is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Last Epoch has co-op; RUTHLESS:1 does not.
- Last Epoch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RUTHLESS:1 has no Deck rating yet.
Last Epoch vs RUTHLESS:1 — FAQ
- Are Last Epoch and RUTHLESS:1 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 RUTHLESS:1 have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
- No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while RUTHLESS:1 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Last Epoch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Epoch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. RUTHLESS:1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.