Choose CODE VEIN
Choose CODE VEIN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 18,893 Steam reviews back the pick.
CODE VEIN vs Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
CODE VEIN and Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition 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. CODE VEIN (2019) is 2 years older than Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition (2021). Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% 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 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Choose Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition if you want the Steam Leaderboards and HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91% positive across 10,445 reviews.
Both CODE VEIN and Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 CODE VEIN |  Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (18,893 reviews) | 91% positive (10,445 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- CODE VEIN (2019) is 2 years older than Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition (2021).
- Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% positive).
- Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than CODE VEIN (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
CODE VEIN vs Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition — FAQ
- Which is better, CODE VEIN or Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition?
- On Steam reviews Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition scores higher (91% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play CODE VEIN or Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition first?
- If you want chronology, CODE VEIN (2019) came out before Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition (2021). 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 CODE VEIN and Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition 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.
- Do both CODE VEIN and Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CODE VEIN ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition ships Online Co-op, Co-op.