Choose Patchman vs. Red Circles
Choose Patchman vs. Red Circles if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Patchman vs. Red Circles launched in 2017.
Patchman vs. Red Circles vs Code Zodiac
Patchman vs. Red Circles and Code Zodiac 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. Patchman vs. Red Circles (2017) is 7 years older than Code Zodiac (2024). Code Zodiac is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Patchman vs. Red Circles (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Code Zodiac
Choose Code Zodiac if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Code Zodiac launched in 2024.
Both Patchman vs. Red Circles and Code Zodiac sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Patchman vs. Red Circles |  Code Zodiac | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Naturally Intelligent | morgin |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Patchman vs. Red Circles (2017) is 7 years older than Code Zodiac (2024).
- Code Zodiac is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Patchman vs. Red Circles (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Patchman vs. Red Circles vs Code Zodiac — FAQ
- Should I play Patchman vs. Red Circles or Code Zodiac first?
- If you want chronology, Patchman vs. Red Circles (2017) came out before Code Zodiac (2024). 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 Patchman vs. Red Circles and Code Zodiac 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.