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games like

The Last Spell

The Last Spell leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION2 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE6 /10OPTIMIZATION9 /10

12 games like The Last Spell

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Diablo II cover art
Diablo IIPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Fallout 2 cover art
Fallout 2Pure Optimization · isometric RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - All tribal and Enclave enemies run fixed scripted combat routines

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Path of Exile cover art
Path of ExilePure Optimization · theorycraft ARPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 3) - Some dodge and reflex play, but build carries fights.

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FTL: Faster Than Light cover art
FTL: Faster Than LightSystems & Chaos · roguelike strategy

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 7) - Sector events and shop rolls drive runs.

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Balatro cover art
BalatroSystems & Chaos · deckbuilding roguelike

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Drag-and-click cards; no mechanical demand at all.

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Baldur's Gate cover art
Baldur's GatePure Optimization · classic CRPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - AD&D dice rolls throughout.

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Torchlight cover art
TorchlightPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Randomized loot and dungeon layouts gate power

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Honkai: Star Rail cover art
Honkai: Star RailPure Optimization · turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - PvE only with scripted enemy behaviour throughout

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Loop Hero cover art
Loop HeroPure Optimization · deckbuilding autobattler

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Autobattler, almost no inputs.

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Mini Metro cover art
Mini MetroPure Optimization · transit puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - station spawn pattern

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X-COM: UFO Defense cover art
X-COM: UFO DefenseSystems & Chaos · turn-based strategy

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (2 vs 1) - Turn-based; only inventory clicking

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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura cover art
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick ObscuraPure Optimization · isometric RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - All NPCs and factions follow scripted dialogue and combat routines

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Game details

Released
2023
Developer
Ishtar Games
Platforms
PS4, PC, PS5, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB users
78/100
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)TacticalIndieActionFantasyHorror