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FORM vs Code 9

FORM and Code 9 both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2017. Code 9 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than FORM (2.99 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 FORM

Choose FORM if you want an Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. FORM launched in 2017.

Choose Code 9

Choose Code 9 if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Code 9 launched in 2017.

Both FORM and Code 9 sit in Indie and Casual 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

FORM vs Code 9 — Steam metadata comparison
FORM — Steam game coverFORMCode 9 — Steam game coverCode 9
Released20172017
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews90.5% positive (748 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCharm GamesBrendan Wiltshire

Side by side

FORM vs Code 9 — FAQ

Are FORM and Code 9 similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
FORM vs Code 9 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run