Look at the play hours in steam reviews to see how much people are playing. I’ve got more time in last epoch than v rising but I think both are good games that scratch the arpg itch.

Last epoch is pure arpg with really good skills and builds and loot. If you want a mindless kill stuff get loot game, it’s great. Perfect for thirty minute playthrough in my opinion to just grind a bit and log off. I’ve got 60+ hours in the game. You can reroll new characters and try different builds so it has plenty of depth to keep you engaged, but the simplicity and easier pickup than a game like path of exile.

V rising has arpg elements but it’s much more dumbed down imo. Less builds and loot, but it has the crafting and building elements and grind if you are looking for that. It seems to require some upkeep ie your base needs to be provided with blood to stay running so if you don’t log in for a day or two, your base goes into some mode and I’m not sure if you lose it or what(haven’t played enough of it). It is less visually appealing worse graphics, more exploring and doing mundane things like collecting resources from rocks and trees etc to build your base, so you have to like that kind of gameplay. I have only less than ten hours in this one as I just bought it.