Choose Super Time Force Ultra
Choose Super Time Force Ultra if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Super Time Force Ultra launched in 2014.
Super Time Force Ultra vs Cody's Nightmare
Super Time Force Ultra and Cody's Nightmare 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. Super Time Force Ultra (2014) is 9 years older than Cody's Nightmare (2023). Cody's Nightmare is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Super Time Force Ultra (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Cody's Nightmare
Choose Cody's Nightmare if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cody's Nightmare launched in 2023.
Both Super Time Force Ultra and Cody's Nightmare sit in Action and Indie 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
 Super Time Force Ultra |  Cody's Nightmare | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (446 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Capybara Games | Afternoon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Super Time Force Ultra (2014) is 9 years older than Cody's Nightmare (2023).
- Cody's Nightmare is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Super Time Force Ultra (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Super Time Force Ultra is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cody's Nightmare has no Deck rating yet.
Super Time Force Ultra vs Cody's Nightmare — FAQ
- Should I play Super Time Force Ultra or Cody's Nightmare first?
- If you want chronology, Super Time Force Ultra (2014) came out before Cody's Nightmare (2023). 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 Super Time Force Ultra and Cody's Nightmare 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.
- Does Super Time Force Ultra run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Super Time Force Ultra is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cody's Nightmare doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.