Rank 01Why this
Also Vampire and Souls-like, like CODE VEIN.
- $34.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2026
Games like CODE VEIN
- 34 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked CODE VEIN also play
The closest matches to CODE VEIN: CODE VEIN II, Nioh: Complete Edition, GOD EATER 3, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, and Lords of the Fallen. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Souls-like and JRPG, like CODE VEIN.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Also JRPG and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN.
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Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like CODE VEIN
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 4DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN.
- 83% of 33,921 reviews
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- 20The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- 75% of 911 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
- Price: $59.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 18,893 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 72
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Anime style character creator is highly detailed
- Blood codes let you freely switch classes mid game
- Memory system reveals tragic character backstories
- Atmospheric
- Bleak
- Dark
More games like CODE VEIN, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to CODE VEIN
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN.
The Surge
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN.
Vampyr
Why this: Also Vampire and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN.
Conan Exiles
Why this: Same dark mood as CODE VEIN.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below CODE VEIN at current Steam store prices.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Why this: Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN.
Mortal Shell
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN.
Grim Dawn
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to CODE VEIN, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Wuthering Waves
Why this: Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN.
BLEACH Brave Souls
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN.
Where Winds Meet
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN.
About CODE VEIN
The closest matches to CODE VEIN: CODE VEIN II, Nioh: Complete Edition, GOD EATER 3, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, and Lords of the Fallen. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If CODE VEIN is your kind of game, the closest matches are CODE VEIN II, Nioh: Complete Edition and GOD EATER 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, bleak and dark, and single out its blood code system and character creation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
CODE VEIN is a 2019 action RPG developed by Bandai Namco Studios set in a post-apocalyptic world. The game features a distinctive blood-code system that allows players to freely switch between classes during combat, complemented by an extensive character creation tool and a memory system that reveals character backstories through exploration. Players can recruit npc companions who fight alongside them, and optional cooperative multiplayer is available. Players describe the atmosphere as bleak and dark, noting the emotional weight of uncovering tragic backstories and the appeal of multiple endings with emotional payoffs. The game holds an 87% positive rating from nearly 19,000 Steam reviews and a Metacritic score of 72. It is currently playable on Steam Deck and priced at $59.99.
About CODE VEIN: In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Is CODE VEIN worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 18,893 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 61% positive across 137 new reviews, 25 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 42 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 20 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Anime style character creator is highly detailed
- Blood codes let you freely switch classes mid game
- Memory system reveals tragic character backstories
- Multiple endings with emotional payoffs
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Story is really dumb. level design is terrible, and the combat feels stiff. Not really a ton of enemy variety either, you tend to see the same like 3 or 4 models over and over with basically zero difference in how they attack or anything…”
“a mediocre souls like that just feels pedophilic in ways i cannot exactly pin point NOT worth the price tag, wait for a sale if you really wanna play this”
People who play it also play: CODE VEIN II, Nioh: Complete Edition, GOD EATER 3
Frequently asked about CODE VEIN
Can I run it?
Does CODE VEIN run on Steam Deck?
CODE VEIN is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does CODE VEIN cost?
CODE VEIN is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does CODE VEIN have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — CODE VEIN supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to CODE VEIN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CODE VEIN are CODE VEIN II, Nioh: Complete Edition, GOD EATER 3.
Who developed CODE VEIN?
CODE VEIN was developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.