Choose Vampyr
Choose Vampyr if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8,805 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vampyr vs CODE VEIN
Vampyr and CODE VEIN both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Vampyr (2018) is 1 year older than CODE VEIN (2019). CODE VEIN scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% 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 CODE VEIN
Choose CODE VEIN if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.7% positive across 18,893 reviews.
Both Vampyr and CODE VEIN sit in Action and RPG 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
 Vampyr |  CODE VEIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (8,805 reviews) | 86.7% positive (18,893 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DONTNOD Entertainment | Bandai Namco Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Vampyr (2018) is 1 year older than CODE VEIN (2019).
- CODE VEIN scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% positive).
- Vampyr is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than CODE VEIN (39.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- CODE VEIN has co-op; Vampyr does not.
- Steam Deck: Vampyr is Deck Verified, CODE VEIN is Deck Playable.
Vampyr vs CODE VEIN — FAQ
- Which is better, Vampyr or CODE VEIN?
- On Steam reviews CODE VEIN scores higher (86.7% positive) than Vampyr (76.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, CODE VEIN is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Vampyr or CODE VEIN first?
- If you want chronology, Vampyr (2018) came out before CODE VEIN (2019). 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 Vampyr and CODE VEIN similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 Vampyr have multiplayer like CODE VEIN?
- No. CODE VEIN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Vampyr is listed as single-player only.