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 Dread Trials
CODE VEIN and Dread Trials 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 Dread Trials (2026). Dread Trials scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Dread Trials
Choose Dread Trials if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dread Trials launched in 2026.
Both CODE VEIN and Dread Trials 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 |  Dread Trials | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (18,893 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios | Hitbear Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- CODE VEIN (2019) is 7 years older than Dread Trials (2026).
- Dread Trials scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than CODE VEIN (86.7% positive).
- Dread Trials is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than CODE VEIN (15.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- CODE VEIN has co-op; Dread Trials does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
CODE VEIN vs Dread Trials — FAQ
- Should I play CODE VEIN or Dread Trials first?
- If you want chronology, CODE VEIN (2019) came out before Dread Trials (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 Dread Trials 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 Dread Trials have multiplayer like CODE VEIN?
- No. CODE VEIN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Dread Trials is listed as single-player only.