Choose Codename Nemesis
Choose Codename Nemesis if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Codename Nemesis launched in 2022.
Codename Nemesis vs DeRailed
Codename Nemesis and DeRailed both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. DeRailed (2021) is 1 year older than Codename Nemesis (2022). Codename Nemesis is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than DeRailed (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 DeRailed
Choose DeRailed if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. DeRailed launched in 2021.
Both Codename Nemesis and DeRailed sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Codename Nemesis |  DeRailed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Broken Helm Studio | KanapaGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- DeRailed (2021) is 1 year older than Codename Nemesis (2022).
- Codename Nemesis is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than DeRailed (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Codename Nemesis vs DeRailed — FAQ
- Should I play Codename Nemesis or DeRailed first?
- If you want chronology, DeRailed (2021) came out before Codename Nemesis (2022). 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 Codename Nemesis and DeRailed similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.