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The Last SpellVSUrtuk: The Desolation

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

The Last Spell

The Last Spell

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−89% $2.64
Buy Now
VS
Urtuk: The Desolation

Urtuk: The Desolation

Quality
71Popularity
27Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 16 days
$13.99
Buy Now

Winner

The Last Spell wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

14
The Last Spell
14 of 15 metrics
Urtuk: The Desolation
1 of 15 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.64 Wins
$13.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.68 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
93 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.5% positive Wins
87.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.0K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.9K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
289 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
344 Wins
35 -
Steam Recommendations
12.5K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
94 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2023 Wins
Feb 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItThe Last Spell

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleUrtuk: The Desolation

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
The Last Spell
Urtuk: The Desolation

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

The Last Spell

The Last Spell

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $2.64Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $2.67View
Steam
Steam +847% $24.99View
Urtuk: The Desolation

Urtuk: The Desolation

1 Store
Steam
Steam$13.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Last Spell

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

91% positive (13,049 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,049 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.64 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.01 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-22% minor player decrease
302 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,049 total reviews — proven game with large community

Urtuk: The Desolation

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,391 reviews) — very positive reception
2,391 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$13.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-61% player drop
20 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Last SpellUrtuk: The Desolation
Release Date
March 9, 2023
February 27, 2021
Developers
Ishtar Games
David Kaleta
Publishers
Nacon, The Arcade Crew, Gamera Games, DANGEN Entertainment
David Kaleta
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
94
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Last Spell

Recommended

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

Urtuk: The Desolation

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: 2+ Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Additional Notes:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Last Spell or Urtuk: The Desolation?

The Last Spell won the comparison against Urtuk: The Desolation 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 The Last Spell worth buying over Urtuk: The Desolation?

Based on the metrics, The Last Spell 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 Last Spell currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC

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