Choose Contagion
Choose Contagion if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and PvP. 5,535 Steam reviews back the pick.
Contagion vs Codename CURE II
Contagion and Codename CURE II 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. Contagion (2013) is 13 years older than Codename CURE II (2026). Codename CURE II scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% positive) than Contagion (73.2% 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 Codename CURE II
Choose Codename CURE II if you want a Free To Play game with Surround Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.5% positive across 1,143 reviews.
Both Contagion and Codename CURE II sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Contagion |  Codename CURE II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (5,535 reviews) | 77.5% positive (1,143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | Raptor Byte |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Contagion (2013) is 13 years older than Codename CURE II (2026).
- Codename CURE II scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% positive) than Contagion (73.2% positive).
- Codename CURE II is free; Contagion is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Contagion vs Codename CURE II — FAQ
- Which is better, Contagion or Codename CURE II?
- On Steam reviews Codename CURE II scores higher (77.5% positive) than Contagion (73.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Codename CURE II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Contagion or Codename CURE II first?
- If you want chronology, Contagion (2013) came out before Codename CURE 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 Contagion and Codename CURE II 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.
- Do both Contagion and Codename CURE II have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Contagion ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Codename CURE II ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Codename CURE II free?
- Yes — Codename CURE II is a free-to-play Steam title. Contagion is paid (9.99 USD).
- Do Contagion and Codename CURE II both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.