Choose Last Epoch
Choose Last Epoch if you want the Color Alternatives 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 Tears of Vanfell
Last Epoch and Tears of Vanfell 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. Last Epoch (2024) is 2 years older than Tears of Vanfell (2026). Tears of Vanfell scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Tears of Vanfell
Choose Tears of Vanfell if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 66% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tears of Vanfell launched in 2026.
Both Last Epoch and Tears of Vanfell sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Tears of Vanfell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | 100% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | Lazy Cat Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Last Epoch (2024) is 2 years older than Tears of Vanfell (2026).
- Tears of Vanfell scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Last Epoch (80.5% positive).
- Tears of Vanfell is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (11.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Last Epoch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tears of Vanfell has no Deck rating yet.
Last Epoch vs Tears of Vanfell — FAQ
- Should I play Last Epoch or Tears of Vanfell first?
- If you want chronology, Last Epoch (2024) came out before Tears of Vanfell (2026). 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 Tears of Vanfell 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.
- Do both Last Epoch and Tears of Vanfell have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Last Epoch ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Tears of Vanfell ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Last Epoch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Epoch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tears of Vanfell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.