Code Arcturus vs FlippUp
Code Arcturus and FlippUp both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Code Arcturus (2020) is 5 years older than FlippUp (2025). Code Arcturus is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlippUp (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Code Arcturus |  FlippUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 88.7% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Norbert Érsek | Try Again Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Code Arcturus (2020) is 5 years older than FlippUp (2025).
- Code Arcturus is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than FlippUp (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FlippUp is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Code Arcturus has no Deck rating yet.
Code Arcturus vs FlippUp — FAQ
- Should I play Code Arcturus or FlippUp first?
- If you want chronology, Code Arcturus (2020) came out before FlippUp (2025). 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 Code Arcturus and FlippUp similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.