Choose Last Epoch
Choose Last Epoch if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.5% positive across 59,355 reviews.
Last Epoch vs Diablo® IV
Last Epoch and Diablo® IV both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Diablo® IV (2023) is 1 year older than Last Epoch (2024). Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Diablo® IV (74.2% 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 Diablo® IV
Choose Diablo® IV if you want a Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, and Casual game with Online PvP, PvP, and Subtitle Options. 18,420 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Last Epoch and Diablo® IV sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size, 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 |  Diablo® IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | 74.2% positive (18,420 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Diablo® IV (2023) is 1 year older than Last Epoch (2024).
- Last Epoch scores higher on Steam reviews (80.5% positive) than Diablo® IV (74.2% positive).
- Last Epoch is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Diablo® IV (34.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Last Epoch vs Diablo® IV — FAQ
- Which is better, Last Epoch or Diablo® IV?
- On Steam reviews Last Epoch scores higher (80.5% positive) than Diablo® IV (74.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Last Epoch 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 Diablo® IV first?
- If you want chronology, Diablo® IV (2023) 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 Diablo® IV similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Do both Last Epoch and Diablo® IV have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Last Epoch ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Diablo® IV ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Last Epoch and Diablo® IV both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.