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.
CODE VEIN vs CODE VEIN II
CODE VEIN and CODE VEIN II 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 7 years older than CODE VEIN II (2026). CODE VEIN scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than CODE VEIN II (64.7% 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 CODE VEIN II
Choose CODE VEIN II if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,309 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both CODE VEIN and CODE VEIN II 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
 CODE VEIN |  CODE VEIN II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (18,893 reviews) | 64.7% positive (2,309 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- CODE VEIN (2019) is 7 years older than CODE VEIN II (2026).
- CODE VEIN scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than CODE VEIN II (64.7% positive).
- CODE VEIN is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than CODE VEIN II (59.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- CODE VEIN has co-op; CODE VEIN II does not.
- Steam Deck: CODE VEIN is Deck Playable, CODE VEIN II is Deck Unsupported.
CODE VEIN vs CODE VEIN II — FAQ
- Which is better, CODE VEIN or CODE VEIN II?
- On Steam reviews CODE VEIN scores higher (86.7% positive) than CODE VEIN II (64.7% 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 CODE VEIN or CODE VEIN II first?
- If you want chronology, CODE VEIN (2019) came out before CODE VEIN II (2026). 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 CODE VEIN II 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 CODE VEIN II have multiplayer like CODE VEIN?
- No. CODE VEIN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while CODE VEIN II is listed as single-player only.