Choose CodeSpells
Choose CodeSpells if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. CodeSpells launched in 2015.
CodeSpells vs Modbox
CodeSpells and Modbox both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. CodeSpells (2015) is 1 year older than Modbox (2016). Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than CodeSpells (37.8% 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 Modbox
Choose Modbox if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.5% positive across 173 reviews.
Both CodeSpells and Modbox sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 CodeSpells |  Modbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 37.8% positive (188 reviews) | 85.5% positive (173 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | ThoughtSTEM, LLC | Alientrap |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CodeSpells (2015) is 1 year older than Modbox (2016).
- Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than CodeSpells (37.8% positive).
- CodeSpells is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Modbox has co-op; CodeSpells does not.
CodeSpells vs Modbox — FAQ
- Which is better, CodeSpells or Modbox?
- On Steam reviews Modbox scores higher (85.5% positive) than CodeSpells (37.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Modbox is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play CodeSpells or Modbox first?
- If you want chronology, CodeSpells (2015) came out before Modbox (2016). 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 CodeSpells and Modbox similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.