The Last Faith is a metroidvania with a gothic atmosphere and a side view. It has two-dimensional pixel graphics. There is a lot of blood in the game. Fights with monsters take place against the backdrop of giant cathedrals. A large and open world is available for exploration. The action takes place in a dark and devastated kingdom dominated by an ancient religion. Traditionally, the genre has backtracking. At first, the hero cannot get to all the places. He has to explore interconnected locations to gain new abilities. For example: demonic wings, which allow you to make an additional jump in the air, or a grappling hook, which can cling to certain objects and pull the character towards them.

The Last Faith has a rich arsenal of weapons: swords, scythes, pistols, whips and so on. These weapons allow you to apply various buffs to enhance them. In addition, the hero is able to cast various spells. The combat system is fast and dynamic. You can perform combos and alternate inflicting physical damage with the use of magic. You can dodge enemy attacks by jumping back or rolling. In addition to battles with regular opponents and bosses, you sometimes have to avoid traps, jump over obstacles and solve puzzles. The plot here is presented in the spirit of souls-like projects. Eric is trying to find out the secrets of the local harsh lands and overthrow the prophecy. He travels through a kingdom that has fallen into decay due to an epidemic of a deadly disease.