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 has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 18,893 Steam reviews back the pick.
CODE VEIN vs Wuthering Waves
CODE VEIN and Wuthering Waves 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 Wuthering Waves (2025). Wuthering Waves scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% 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 Wuthering Waves
Choose Wuthering Waves if you want an Adventure and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.8% positive across 23,696 reviews.
Both CODE VEIN and Wuthering Waves 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 |  Wuthering Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (18,893 reviews) | 89.8% positive (23,696 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios | KURO GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- CODE VEIN (2019) is 6 years older than Wuthering Waves (2025).
- Wuthering Waves scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% positive).
- Wuthering Waves is free; CODE VEIN is paid (59.99 USD).
- CODE VEIN has co-op; Wuthering Waves does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
CODE VEIN vs Wuthering Waves — FAQ
- Which is better, CODE VEIN or Wuthering Waves?
- On Steam reviews Wuthering Waves scores higher (89.8% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wuthering Waves 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 Wuthering Waves first?
- If you want chronology, CODE VEIN (2019) came out before Wuthering Waves (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 Wuthering Waves 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 Wuthering Waves have multiplayer like CODE VEIN?
- No. CODE VEIN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Wuthering Waves is listed as single-player only.
- Is Wuthering Waves free?
- Yes — Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play Steam title. CODE VEIN is paid (59.99 USD).