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Games like CODE VEIN II

If CODE VEIN II is your kind of game, the closest matches are CODE VEIN, Nioh 3 and WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its characters are memorable, atmospheric and dark. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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CODE VEIN II is a dark-fantasy action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players engage in challenging combat featuring the series' distinctive blood-code build system, which allows for extensive character customization through different blood codes that define combat styles and abilities. The game includes boss fights, checkpoint-based progression, and offers multiple endings. Players describe the experience as immersive and emotional, with memorable characters driving the narrative. Reviewers highlight the improved combat system and the ability to explore different endings without mandatory New Game Plus repetition. The game supports online co-op and features an anime aesthetic. Released in 2026 at $69.99 USD, it holds a 65% positive rating from over 2,300 Steam reviews.

About CODE VEIN II: An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

2026ActionRPG69.99 USDWindowsby Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
CODE VEIN II — Steam game cover
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Characters are memorableEmotional story with memorable characters that can make you cryGreat anime soundtrack especially for boss fightsAtmosphericDarkEmotional

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Steam players who put hours into CODE VEIN II also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. CODE VEIN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Top pick for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.

    2019ActionRPG59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Nioh 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry system, new game plus, atmospheric and an epic mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Second-strongest match for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

    2026ActionRPG55.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry system, weapon customization and atmospheric with CODE VEIN II.

    Third-strongest match for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Ranked #4 for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an epic mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Ranked #5 for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

    2025ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Drova - Forsaken Kin

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Ranked #6 for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. ELDEN RING

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration, boss fights and an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Ranked #7 for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

    2022ActionRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Ranked #8 for CODE VEIN II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

    2015ActionRPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to CODE VEIN II

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. CODE VEIN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Reviewers of CODE VEIN II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.

    2019ActionRPG59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. ELDEN RING

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration, boss fights and an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Reviewers of CODE VEIN II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

    2022ActionRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dragon Age™: The Veilguard

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of CODE VEIN II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure20.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Nioh 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry system, new game plus, atmospheric and an epic mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Reviewers of CODE VEIN II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

    2026ActionRPG55.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below CODE VEIN II at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Phasmophobia

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

    2015RPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under CODE VEIN II on Steam right now. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Bandai Namco Studios Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. TEKKEN 7

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

    2017ActionSports9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. TEKKEN 8

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

    2019ActionSimulation59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tales of ARISE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

    2023ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Tales of Berseria™

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

    2017ActionRPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SCARLET NEXUS

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

    2021ActionAdventureRPG14.39 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. SOULCALIBUR VI

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!

    2018Action5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. GOD EATER 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Another title from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., the studio behind CODE VEIN II. Shares Action with CODE VEIN II.

    Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!

    2019Action5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an epic mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

    2025ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Drova - Forsaken Kin

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. ELDEN RING

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration, boss fights and an atmospheric mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

    2022ActionRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with CODE VEIN II.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with CODE VEIN II.

    DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

    2015ActionRPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about CODE VEIN II

Does CODE VEIN II work on Steam Deck?
CODE VEIN II is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does CODE VEIN II cost?
CODE VEIN II is listed on Steam at 69.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to CODE VEIN II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CODE VEIN II are CODE VEIN, Nioh 3, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers.
Who developed CODE VEIN II?
CODE VEIN II was developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc..

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