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Codename: Terranova vs The Illuminati Simulator

Codename: Terranova and The Illuminati Simulator both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Codename: Terranova (2024) is 2 years older than The Illuminati Simulator (2026). The Illuminati Simulator is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Codename: Terranova (7.19 USD vs. 23.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Codename: Terranova

Choose Codename: Terranova if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Codename: Terranova launched in 2024.

Choose The Illuminati Simulator

Choose The Illuminati Simulator if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Illuminati Simulator launched in 2026.

Both Codename: Terranova and The Illuminati Simulator sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Codename: Terranova vs The Illuminati Simulator — Steam metadata comparison
Codename: Terranova — Steam game coverCodename: TerranovaThe Illuminati Simulator — Steam game coverThe Illuminati Simulator
Released20242026
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price23.99 USD7.19 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersACGamesRicardo Alonso Pina

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Codename: Terranova vs The Illuminati Simulator — FAQ

Should I play Codename: Terranova or The Illuminati Simulator first?
If you want chronology, Codename: Terranova (2024) came out before The Illuminati Simulator (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Codename: Terranova and The Illuminati Simulator similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Do both Codename: Terranova and The Illuminati Simulator have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Codename: Terranova ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Illuminati Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
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