Choose ELDEN RING
Choose ELDEN RING if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 426,636 Steam reviews back the pick.
ELDEN RING vs Codex Lost
ELDEN RING and Codex Lost both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. ELDEN RING (2022) is 2 years older than Codex Lost (2024). ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Codex Lost (70.4% positive). 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 Codex Lost
Choose Codex Lost if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Codex Lost launched in 2024.
Both ELDEN RING and Codex Lost sit in Action and RPG on Steam, 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
 ELDEN RING |  Codex Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (426,636 reviews) | 70.4% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | FromSoftware, Inc. | Freemana |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- ELDEN RING (2022) is 2 years older than Codex Lost (2024).
- ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Codex Lost (70.4% positive).
- Codex Lost is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (24.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- ELDEN RING has co-op; Codex Lost does not.
- Steam Deck: ELDEN RING is Deck Verified, Codex Lost is Deck Playable.
ELDEN RING vs Codex Lost — FAQ
- Should I play ELDEN RING or Codex Lost first?
- If you want chronology, ELDEN RING (2022) came out before Codex Lost (2024). 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 ELDEN RING and Codex Lost similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.
- Does Codex Lost have multiplayer like ELDEN RING?
- No. ELDEN RING supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Codex Lost is listed as single-player only.