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 Zenless Zone Zero
CODE VEIN and Zenless Zone Zero 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 Zenless Zone Zero (2026). Zenless Zone Zero is free; CODE VEIN is paid (59.99 USD). 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 Zenless Zone Zero
Choose Zenless Zone Zero if you want an Adventure and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Zenless Zone Zero launched in 2026.
Both CODE VEIN and Zenless Zone Zero 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 |  Zenless Zone Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| 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) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios | COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- CODE VEIN (2019) is 7 years older than Zenless Zone Zero (2026).
- Zenless Zone Zero is free; CODE VEIN is paid (59.99 USD).
- CODE VEIN has co-op; Zenless Zone Zero does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
CODE VEIN vs Zenless Zone Zero — FAQ
- Should I play CODE VEIN or Zenless Zone Zero first?
- If you want chronology, CODE VEIN (2019) came out before Zenless Zone Zero (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 Zenless Zone Zero 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 Zenless Zone Zero have multiplayer like CODE VEIN?
- No. CODE VEIN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Zenless Zone Zero is listed as single-player only.
- Is Zenless Zone Zero free?
- Yes — Zenless Zone Zero is a free-to-play Steam title. CODE VEIN is paid (59.99 USD).