Choose Codename CURE
Choose Codename CURE if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84% positive across 7,536 reviews.
Codename CURE vs Codename CURE II
Codename CURE and Codename CURE II both land in Action, Free To Play 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, Free To Play on Steam. Codename CURE (2017) is 9 years older than Codename CURE II (2026). Codename CURE scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Codename CURE II (81% 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 an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Codename CURE II launched in 2026.
Both Codename CURE and Codename CURE II sit in Action and Free To Play on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Codename CURE |  Codename CURE II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (7,536 reviews) | 81% positive (457 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Raptor Byte | Raptor Byte |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Free To Play on Steam.
- Codename CURE (2017) is 9 years older than Codename CURE II (2026).
- Codename CURE scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Codename CURE II (81% positive).
- Both are free to play.
- Both support cooperative play.
Codename CURE vs Codename CURE II — FAQ
- Which is better, Codename CURE or Codename CURE II?
- On Steam reviews Codename CURE scores higher (84% positive) than Codename CURE II (81% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Codename CURE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Codename CURE or Codename CURE II first?
- If you want chronology, Codename CURE (2017) 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 Codename CURE and Codename CURE II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Free To Play 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 Codename CURE and Codename CURE II have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Codename CURE ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Codename CURE II ships Online Co-op, Co-op.