Choose Super Markup Man
Choose Super Markup Man if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Markup Man launched in 2016.
Super Markup Man vs Code Wizard: Java Edition
Super Markup Man and Code Wizard: Java Edition 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. Super Markup Man (2016) is 8 years older than Code Wizard: Java Edition (2024). Code Wizard: Java Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Super Markup Man (81.8% 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 Code Wizard: Java Edition
Choose Code Wizard: Java Edition if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Code Wizard: Java Edition launched in 2024.
Both Super Markup Man and Code Wizard: Java Edition 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
 Super Markup Man |  Code Wizard: Java Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (66 reviews) | 84.4% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Roppy Chop Studios | Duckisoft |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Super Markup Man (2016) is 8 years older than Code Wizard: Java Edition (2024).
- Code Wizard: Java Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Super Markup Man (81.8% positive).
- Super Markup Man is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Code Wizard: Java Edition (2.49 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Super Markup Man has co-op; Code Wizard: Java Edition does not.
Super Markup Man vs Code Wizard: Java Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Super Markup Man or Code Wizard: Java Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Super Markup Man (2016) came out before Code Wizard: Java Edition (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 Super Markup Man and Code Wizard: Java Edition 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.
- Does Code Wizard: Java Edition have multiplayer like Super Markup Man?
- No. Super Markup Man supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Code Wizard: Java Edition is listed as single-player only.