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Strike of Horror vs Last Year

Strike of Horror and Last Year sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Strike of Horror (2018) is 1 year older than Last Year (2019). Strike of Horror scores higher on Steam reviews (65.2% positive) than Last Year (61.9% positive). Last Year is free; Strike of Horror is paid (0.99 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 Strike of Horror

Choose Strike of Horror if you want an Indie experience. Strike of Horror launched in 2018.

Choose Last Year

Choose Last Year if you want an Action and Free To Play game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 5,104 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Strike of Horror and Last Year ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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

Strike of Horror vs Last Year — Steam metadata comparison
Strike of Horror — Steam game coverStrike of HorrorLast Year — Steam game coverLast Year
Released20182019
GenresIndieAction, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price0.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews65.2% positive (23 reviews)61.9% positive (5,104 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersTheAmanStudiosUndaunted Games

Side by side

Strike of Horror vs Last Year — FAQ

Should I play Strike of Horror or Last Year first?
If you want chronology, Strike of Horror (2018) came out before Last Year (2019). 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.
Is Last Year free?
Yes — Last Year is a free-to-play Steam title. Strike of Horror is paid (0.99 USD).
Strike of Horror vs Last Year — Verdict (2026) · imho.run