Choose Code of Princess EX
Choose Code of Princess EX if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. Code of Princess EX launched in 2020.
Code of Princess EX vs Legend of Mana
Code of Princess EX and Legend of Mana 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 of Princess EX (2020) is 1 year older than Legend of Mana (2021). Legend of Mana scores higher on Steam reviews (77.2% positive) than Code of Princess EX (37.9% 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 Legend of Mana
Choose Legend of Mana if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Legend of Mana launched in 2021.
Both Code of Princess EX and Legend of Mana sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 of Princess EX |  Legend of Mana | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 37.9% positive (29 reviews) | 77.2% positive (613 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Studio Saizensen | Square Enix, M2 Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Code of Princess EX (2020) is 1 year older than Legend of Mana (2021).
- Legend of Mana scores higher on Steam reviews (77.2% positive) than Code of Princess EX (37.9% positive).
- Legend of Mana is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Code of Princess EX (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Legend of Mana is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Code of Princess EX has no Deck rating yet.
Code of Princess EX vs Legend of Mana — FAQ
- Should I play Code of Princess EX or Legend of Mana first?
- If you want chronology, Code of Princess EX (2020) came out before Legend of Mana (2021). 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 of Princess EX and Legend of Mana 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 of Princess EX and Legend of Mana have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Code of Princess EX ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Legend of Mana ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.