The Last Spell similar games & best alternatives

The Last Spell

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

Should you play it?

Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

What works
  • Deep and challenging tactical gameplay
  • Extensive hero and base customization
  • Addictive progression and replayability
  • Excellent soundtrack and art style
  • Active and responsive developers
Things to keep in mind
  • Long and sometimes repetitive runs
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some rng elements can feel unfair
  • Limited map variety and exploration
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Fantasy Wars

  • Mainframe Defenders

  • Othercide

  • Battle Brothers

  • Darkest Dungeon® II

  • UFO: Aftermath

  • Metal Slug Tactics

  • Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

  • Xenonauts
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Fantasy Wars

  • UFO: Aftermath

  • Shardpunk
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

    Library Of Ruina
  • Continuation

    MetaPhysical
  • Growth

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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The Last Spell: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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    "The game is challenging and rewards skillful planning, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics."

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal progression and overcoming game challenges rather than direct player-vs-player competition."

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  • Continuation

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    "Players report long sessions, addictive gameplay, and strong desire to keep playing and leveling up."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience focused on individual management; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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  • Creativity

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    "Extensive customization of characters, weapons, and mission planning allows creative tactical approaches and personalized gameplay."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a deep immersive tactical experience and distraction from real life."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with different skill builds, item combinations, and strategies to overcome challenges."

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  • Exploration

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    "Game maps and modes are limited; focus is on tactical battles rather than exploration of new areas."

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  • Expression

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    "Players customize character appearance with armor, helmets, and accessories, expressing individuality within game constraints."

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity involved"

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  • Idle

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    "Requires constant attention and micromanagement during play sessions."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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    "Players lead heroes and small squads, making strategic decisions and managing resources."

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  • Progression

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    "Game is tense and challenging, inducing stress and requiring focus rather than relaxation."

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  • Status

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  • Strategy

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    "Players report high replayability and satisfaction relative to cost and time invested."

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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