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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8370 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 2 GB DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Last Spell

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Released March 9, 2023
sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 13,496 reviews (« Very Positive »)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Long sessions dominate the community – 357 reviewers logged more than 25 hours of playtime. The title holds a Very Positive Steam score, with 91% of the 13,496 reviews rating it favorably.

What it's about: Défendez le dernier bastion de l'humanité avec votre équipe de héros dans ce tactical RPG aux mécaniques roguelite ! Exterminez les monstres diaboliques la nuit. Préparez et réparez les défenses de votre ville, en journée, avant que la nouvelle vague n'arrive !

In-game

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« I love the base game. Unfortunately, the developers can't understand basic pricing for DLC/expansions. I wish I could play more of the game. Not paying more for the DLC than the base game. »
👍 anonymous review · 248 h played31
« After reading Tyrant of a Defence Game I was searching for a game like it and found this gem. A rogue lite tower defence game with Rpg elements. What else do you want ? Just buy the game. »
👍 anonymous review · 79 h played211
« This is a really cool srpg roguelite with a great soundtrack. My only real complaint is that the controller/steamdeck ui is incomprehensibly bad. Not unplayable but so many unused buttons and no smooth scrolling through many lists... »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played1
« Jeu très bien, mais attention : il est relativement difficile. ^^ Je recommande. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Meilleur tower défence que j'ai jouer OST incroyable, énormément de possibilité de builds et de synergie Je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played
« Je joue à beaucoup de tacticals. Je n'ai jamais passé plus de 120H sur un jeu solo. A part The Last Spell. Juste le meilleur jeu tactique. »
👍 anonymous review · 382 h played
« 3 parties, 3 fois sauvegardes corrompues qui m'ont obligé de recommencer à 0. Jeu très bien, mais comment progresser si on doit recommencer à chaque fois à zéro? »
👎 anonymous review · 67 h played
« très frustrant les run sont beaucoup trop longue et le dernier boss donne envie de se défenestrer... »
👎 anonymous review · 162 h played
« Personnellement je ne trouve pas que cela vaut la peine de se taper au moins une heure de massacre sans défi et répétitif de 100+ zombies avant d'atteindre les niveaux plus intéressants. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« No saving between each day/night cycle? Really? Hard pass. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Sadly.....tedious. Instantly. Tedious. Then I read reviews that state you can work on a build that is ultimately doomed and you won't know for hours later. Nope. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Ce jeu aspire le temps à une vitesse folle. J'ai l'impression que quelques minutes se sont passées et que j'ai joué plusieurs heures. Je ne peux donc que le recommander. »
👍 anonymous review · 149 h played

In players' words

« I love the base game. Unfortunately, the developers can't understand basic pricing for DLC/expansions. I wish I could play more of the game. Not paying more for the DLC than the base game. »
👍 anonymous review · 248 h played31
« 3 parties, 3 fois sauvegardes corrompues qui m'ont obligé de recommencer à 0. Jeu très bien, mais comment progresser si on doit recommencer à chaque fois à zéro? »
👎 anonymous review · 67 h played
« After reading Tyrant of a Defence Game I was searching for a game like it and found this gem. A rogue lite tower defence game with Rpg elements. What else do you want ? Just buy the game. »
👍 anonymous review · 79 h played211
« très frustrant les run sont beaucoup trop longue et le dernier boss donne envie de se défenestrer... »
👎 anonymous review · 162 h played
« This is a really cool srpg roguelite with a great soundtrack. My only real complaint is that the controller/steamdeck ui is incomprehensibly bad. Not unplayable but so many unused buttons and no smooth scrolling through many lists... »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played1
« Personnellement je ne trouve pas que cela vaut la peine de se taper au moins une heure de massacre sans défi et répétitif de 100+ zombies avant d'atteindre les niveaux plus intéressants. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Jeu très bien, mais attention : il est relativement difficile. ^^ Je recommande. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« No saving between each day/night cycle? Really? Hard pass. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Meilleur tower défence que j'ai jouer OST incroyable, énormément de possibilité de builds et de synergie Je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played
« Sadly.....tedious. Instantly. Tedious. Then I read reviews that state you can work on a build that is ultimately doomed and you won't know for hours later. Nope. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Je joue à beaucoup de tacticals. Je n'ai jamais passé plus de 120H sur un jeu solo. A part The Last Spell. Juste le meilleur jeu tactique. »
👍 anonymous review · 382 h played
« Ce jeu aspire le temps à une vitesse folle. J'ai l'impression que quelques minutes se sont passées et que j'ai joué plusieurs heures. Je ne peux donc que le recommander. »
👍 anonymous review · 149 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=164
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=36
Content / longevity
70 % pos · n=20
Story / writing
72 % pos · n=18
Interface / UX
6 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=17
Performance
27 % pos · n=15
Value for money
50 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1641351316
Audio / music363600
Content / longevity201424
Story / writing181314
Interface / UX181116
Graphics / art171601
Performance15429
Value for money8404
Stability / bugs5005

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 54 h on median; those who dislike it: 27 h.

<2h
18 % (n=11)
2-10h
87 % (n=46)
10-25h
88 % (n=74)
>25h
94 % (n=357)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+10 pts) — updates have won players over
Feb 2026 : 85% positive85FebMar 2026 : 76% positive76MarApr 2026 : 89% positive89AprMay 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 89% positive89Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€7.09€14.18€21.27€28.3620222023202420252026€2.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 03, 2021 · All-time low: €2.49 (Mar 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 94 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Small streamers to support

LIVE LupineSheep 25 viewers · EN — [18+] Sleepy Sheep Gaming | !rpgLIVE pat0agi0ta 5 viewers · PT — Cansado e mal humorado, mas tamo aí mais um dia !pixie !discord !susto

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Strengths

  • Gameplay garners 135 positive mentions out of 164, underscoring the tactical depth that players repeatedly cite.
  • Graphics receive 16 positive mentions out of 17, indicating strong visual appeal for an indie title.
  • Audio is unanimously praised, with 36 positive mentions and no negative feedback.
  • Frequent keywords like "stratégie" (31 mentions) and "tactique" (30 mentions) reflect the strategic focus that resonated with players.

Weaknesses

  • Performance suffers, with 9 negative mentions out of 15, pointing to lingering optimization issues.
  • User interface draws criticism, tallying 16 negative mentions out of 18, suggesting usability problems.
  • Bugs are a pain point, recorded by 5 reviewers, all of whom reported negative experiences.
  • Price perception is split, with 4 positive and 4 negative mentions, indicating mixed feelings about value.

Who is it for?

Fans of tactical roguelite and strategy‑heavy action will find the deep combat loops rewarding, especially those who enjoy mastering challenging difficulty. Players tolerant of occasional performance hiccups and UI quirks will still appreciate the strong audio‑visual package.

Is The Last Spell worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 91% of 13,496 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay garners. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

The Last Spell delivers a compelling blend of strategy and action that has earned overwhelming approval from its community. While technical polish and interface design lag behind the core gameplay, the overall experience remains a standout indie RPG for players seeking depth and replayability.

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Most frequent keywords

stratégie (31)tactique (30)musique (17)progression (10)roguelite (10)tower defense (10)variété (7)fun (7)rng (7)difficile (6)profondeur (6)rythme (6)

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