Fit check
Is The Last Faith worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Metroidvania fans who want nonlinear exploration with ability-gated areas
- Action players who enjoy demanding combat against enemies and bosses
- Gothic fantasy players who want pixel-art environments and a story-driven journey
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed, low-pressure combat experience may find its demanding battles unsuitable
- Players who prefer tightly linear levels may not enjoy the nonlinear structure and backtracking implied by blocked areas
- Players looking for multiplayer play may not find a suitable format here
Our take on The Last Faith
The presentation foregrounds stylish gothic art, a large arsenal, and demanding combat, while the core progression also depends on nonlinear exploration and unlocking blocked areas. That structure may matter as much as the combat for anyone assessing the game from its action-focused framing.
What is The Last Faith?
The Last Faith combines metroidvania exploration with soulslike combat in a gothic world.
Players control Eryk, who has lost memories and seeks salvation while his mind deteriorates. Progression grants new skills, items, weapons, and spells that improve combat and open previously inaccessible areas. Exploration follows a nonlinear structure across locations including snow-covered mountains and moonlit castles. Combat uses melee weapons, firearms, arcane spells, and custom executions against enemies and bosses. The game also includes the free Awakened Ancients DLC and a patch update adding content, quality-of-life changes, and further challenges. Pixel-art environments and a soundtrack accompany the journey.
How The Last Faith plays
- 01Nonlinear exploration
- New abilities and equipment provide access to areas that were previously blocked.
- 02Mixed weapon arsenal
- Combat supports close-range weapons, firearms, and arcane spells.
- 03Custom executions
- Battles include finishing moves that can be performed against enemies.
- 04Awakened Ancients DLC
- The free add-on arrives with additional content, quality-of-life changes, and extra challenges.
The Last Faith compared to similar games
The Last Faith combines nonlinear metroidvania progression with soulslike combat, weapons, spells, and boss encounters. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is also a metroidvania, but its listed scope centers on a chaotic edition containing previous updates and the Magnate of the Gong update; the available descriptions do not identify the same soulslike combat or arsenal structure.
The Last Faith: platforms & release
Is The Last Faith worth it?
It is worth it if: metroidvania fans who want nonlinear exploration with ability-gated areas. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed, low-pressure combat experience may find its demanding battles unsuitable.
Where can I download The Last Faith?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Last Faith's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Last Faith on?
Windows only.
