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The Last Spell

Turn-based tactical RPG about defending a city from nightly hordes

Ishtar Games · Published by Nacon, The Arcade Crew, Gamera Games, DANGEN Entertainment · Released Mar 9, 2023

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Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 14K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 68 in 30 days
Players
185
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 months ago
Apr 2, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 650
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 82/100 (critic reviews)

What is The Last Spell?

This 2D pixel-art tactical RPG alternates between daytime preparation and turn-based nighttime battles. You equip and level a small hero squad, rebuild a haven, place defenses, then use weapon skills to stop mutant hordes. Roguelite runs end in boss battles as the heroes protect mages casting a spell to banish magic.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy difficult roguelites built around repeated attempts
  • +you like balancing scarce resources across day and night
  • +you prefer solo strategy that rewards careful planning

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike managing many stats, items, and perks
  • −you want fixed builds rather than randomized upgrade choices
  • −you need multiplayer modes

What players say

91% of 13,698 reviews are positive · 94% of 68 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the turn-based combat, the link between daytime construction and nighttime defense, and the range of weapon and perk combinations. Their main complaint is pacing: runs can become long and repetitive, and a failed late battle can mean replaying hours of earlier stages.

Players over time

▼ -16% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 343 players on Oct 25, 2026.

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Sep 30, 2026189
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Sep 26, 2026205
Sep 25, 2026199
Sep 24, 2026174
Sep 23, 2026189
Sep 23, 2026195
Sep 22, 2026185
Sep 21, 2026280

How many players finish The Last Spell?

4.7% of Steam players have unlocked «The Last Spell», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

The Last Spell screenshot 1

The Last Spell system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 650, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8370
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 2 GB
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does The Last Spell have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Last Spell run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
94
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Japanese, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does The Last Spell use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

4 DLC available.

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