Choose CODE VEIN II
Choose CODE VEIN II if it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,309 Steam reviews back the pick.
CODE VEIN II vs EDENS ZERO
CODE VEIN II and EDENS ZERO 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. EDENS ZERO (2025) is 1 year older than CODE VEIN II (2026). EDENS ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than CODE VEIN II (64.7% 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 EDENS ZERO
Choose EDENS ZERO if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. EDENS ZERO launched in 2025.
Both CODE VEIN II and EDENS ZERO 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
 CODE VEIN II |  EDENS ZERO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.7% positive (2,309 reviews) | 84.6% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | KONAMI |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- EDENS ZERO (2025) is 1 year older than CODE VEIN II (2026).
- EDENS ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than CODE VEIN II (64.7% positive).
- CODE VEIN II is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than EDENS ZERO (34.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: CODE VEIN II is Deck Unsupported, EDENS ZERO is Deck Verified.
CODE VEIN II vs EDENS ZERO — FAQ
- Should I play CODE VEIN II or EDENS ZERO first?
- If you want chronology, EDENS ZERO (2025) came out before CODE VEIN II (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 CODE VEIN II and EDENS ZERO 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.