Last EpochVSThe Ascent
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Ascent
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
Last Epoch wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Last Epoch
Quality
Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.
Value
A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Popularity
Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.
The Ascent
Quality
Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.
Last Epoch
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600-XT with 6GB+ GB of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 22 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD strongly recommended
The Ascent
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The Recommended Specification listed below allows gameplay experience close to 60 FPS on average while using 1080p resolution and overall “High” settings:
Which is better: Last Epoch or The Ascent?
Last Epoch won the comparison against The Ascent based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Last Epoch worth buying over The Ascent?
Based on the metrics, Last Epoch won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Ascent currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC