Severed vs The Last Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Severed
Embark on a surreal journey as a one-armed warrior wielding a sentient sword. Master touch-based combat, explore a nightmarish world, and sever enemies to gain powers. This critically acclaimed title features a unique art style and an award-winning soundtrack.
- Dungeon combat with touch controls
- Sever enemies for new powers
- Branching exploration routes
- Award-winning original soundtrack
- Upgrade equipment and abilities
- Puzzle solving and hazard avoidance
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** Winner of Apple Design Award 2017 ** ** Apple iPad Game of the Year 2016 ** Take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha, wielding a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world in search of her family. ----- ACCOLADES ----- • "Apple Design Award 2017", Apple • "iPad Game of the Year 2016", Apple • "Best Mobile Game of 2016", Destructoid • "Best Mobile Game + Best Musical Score", Canadian Video Game Awards 2016 • "Battery Park Award for Best Handheld Game", 2017 New York Game Awards • "Handheld Game of the Year -- Nominee", 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards • "Mobile Game of the Year -- Nominee", 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards • "Best Mobile Game -- Nominee", The Game Awards 2016 • "5 best mobile games of 2016", GameSpot • "Best Mobile Game of 2016 -- Nominee", IGN • "10 best video games of 2016", Mashable "Severed is a super compelling game that looks great. Its mechanics go to surprising depths and the sword-swiping combat feels fantastic on iOS." 5/5 - 148Apps "With great game mechanics, unique artwork and tough to master gameplay, Severed is well worthy of your time." 8/10 - Post Arcade "Severed is just a game that's all-around cool. Its aesthetic is top-notch, its combat is deep and engaging." 5/5 - TouchArcade ----- KEY FEATURES ----- • Dungeon Combat: Master offensive and defensive touch combat techniques to survive intense battles against a menagerie of enemies. • Severing: Best enemies in combat for a chance at severing their body parts -- then wear them to gain new powers or consume them to upgrade your equipment and abilities. • Exploration: Follow branching routes through the unknown, using your wits to avoid hazards and solve puzzles. • Award-Winning Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the haunting original score from Juno- and Polaris-nominated band YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, featuring Pantayo. Also includes: • Graphical optimizations for Metal-enabled devices • Gameplay video recording with ReplayKit (requires Metal-enabled device running iOS 9+) • Multiple difficulty modes • Game Center Achievements • Cloud Save • iMessage Sticker Pack (requires iOS 10) • 3D Touch support (3D Touch-enabled device required)
The Last Game
Embark on a top-down action roguelike adventure through a dangerous dungeon. Make strategic choices, collect over 130 items to create powerful synergies, and master 13 unique characters. Play solo or team up with friends in local co-op for an epic quest.
- Top-down action roguelike gameplay
- Over 130 unique items
- Powerful item synergies
- 13 unique playable characters
- Local co-op for up to 4 players
- Balance risk and reward mechanics
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Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters! BALANCE RISK & REWARD Balance risk and reward as your make your choices! Push your luck to grow your build, but don't overestimate your abilities, or your run could end on the spot. Navigate the dungeon wisely and reap the rewards to optimize your build to crush the dungeon with 13 unique characters! BECOME OVERPOWERED Over 130 unique items can be mixed and matched to create a devastating build, laying waste to every enemy in sight! Be careful not to hurt yourself with an item that doesn't fit, and experiment with synergies to become an overpowered behemoth! FIND SECRETS Uncover the secrets of the dungeon on your quest to slay the Villain to unlock hidden paths, uncover new items, and grow your band of adventurers! And for those who crave a challenge, the greatest rewards are locked behind the greatest trials! PLAY WITH FRIENDS Play solo or with others in local co-op, with up to 4 people! Combine character abilities to improve your odds, or do a mild amount of trolling, the choice is yours! Please note that extra controllers are required to play with others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Severed at 1.3K against The Last Game's 105. Severed also leads on chart position (#194 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Severed costs $1.99 and The Last Game $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Severed holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Severed has 1.3K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Severed's written reviews are positive against 85% of The Last Game's.
Severed ships an update every 3 weeks, The Last Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Severed | The Last Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.6 (105 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better | 84.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 105 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | DrinkBox Studios | Frederic Julian |
Customer experience
Severed
The Last Game
User reviews
Severed
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Beautiful and unique art style
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative combat mechanics
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and atmosphere
- 🎶 Haunting and memorable soundtrack
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive enemy encounters towards the end
- 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on certain devices
- 🕰️ Backtracking and navigation can feel tedious
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
The Last Game
From 105 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great value
- 🚀 High production value
- 🚀 Deep gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Charming and humorous
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🐛 Poorly documented
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unbalanced features
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
Bugs and requests
Severed
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
- Crashes and freezes reported by some users
Requested features
3 requests- Difficulty options for more challenge
- Expanded skill tree and progression system
- Ability to revisit areas and see new content
The Last Game
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes on launch
- Flamethrower bug
- Decoy not working as intended
- Rare chest always giving nothing
- Freezing during gameplay
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- Unresponsive controls
Requested features
10 requests- Add more bosses, characters, and items
- Implement an endless mode
- Add support for Chinese language
- Improve UI customization options
- Fix aspect ratio issues on iPad
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- Add ability to edit joystick location
- Improve spell effects
- Add more synergies between items
- Provide better progression system
- Add online co-op
In-app purchases
Severed
No in-app purchases
The Last Game
No in-app purchases
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