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 Skull's Impossible Quest
Last Epoch and Skull's Impossible Quest 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. Skull's Impossible Quest (2022) is 2 years older than Last Epoch (2024). Skull's Impossible Quest 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 Skull's Impossible Quest
Choose Skull's Impossible Quest if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skull's Impossible Quest launched in 2022.
Both Last Epoch and Skull's Impossible Quest 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 |  Skull's Impossible Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (59,355 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eleventh Hour Games | Chris Lucian |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Skull's Impossible Quest (2022) is 2 years older than Last Epoch (2024).
- Skull's Impossible Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Last Epoch (80.5% positive).
- Skull's Impossible Quest is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Last Epoch (7.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Last Epoch has co-op; Skull's Impossible Quest does not.
- Last Epoch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Skull's Impossible Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Last Epoch vs Skull's Impossible Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Last Epoch or Skull's Impossible Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Skull's Impossible Quest (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 Skull's Impossible Quest 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 Skull's Impossible Quest have multiplayer like Last Epoch?
- No. Last Epoch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Skull's Impossible Quest is listed as single-player only.
- Does Last Epoch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Last Epoch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Skull's Impossible Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.