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 MycoRelic
CODE VEIN and MycoRelic 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 6 years older than MycoRelic (2025). MycoRelic scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% 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 MycoRelic
Choose MycoRelic if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.4% positive across 136 reviews.
Both CODE VEIN and MycoRelic 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 |  MycoRelic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (18,893 reviews) | 90.4% positive (136 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios | Sandy Dingo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- CODE VEIN (2019) is 6 years older than MycoRelic (2025).
- MycoRelic scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% positive).
- MycoRelic is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CODE VEIN (14.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
CODE VEIN vs MycoRelic — FAQ
- Which is better, CODE VEIN or MycoRelic?
- On Steam reviews MycoRelic scores higher (90.4% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MycoRelic 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 MycoRelic first?
- If you want chronology, CODE VEIN (2019) came out before MycoRelic (2025). 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 MycoRelic 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 MycoRelic have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CODE VEIN ships Online Co-op, Co-op; MycoRelic ships Online Co-op, Co-op.