Choose Recompile
Choose Recompile if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Recompile launched in 2021.
Recompile vs Cliax Codec
Recompile and Cliax Codec both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Recompile (2021) is 5 years older than Cliax Codec (2026). Cliax Codec is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Recompile (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Cliax Codec
Choose Cliax Codec if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cliax Codec launched in 2026.
Both Recompile and Cliax Codec sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Recompile |  Cliax Codec | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (104 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phigames | Cliax Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Recompile (2021) is 5 years older than Cliax Codec (2026).
- Cliax Codec is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Recompile (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Recompile is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cliax Codec has no Deck rating yet.
Recompile vs Cliax Codec — FAQ
- Should I play Recompile or Cliax Codec first?
- If you want chronology, Recompile (2021) came out before Cliax Codec (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 Recompile and Cliax Codec similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Recompile run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Recompile is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cliax Codec doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.