# Games like CODE VEIN

> The closest matches to CODE VEIN: CODE VEIN II, Nioh: Complete Edition, GOD EATER 3, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, and Lords of the Fallen. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [CODE VEIN II](https://imho.run/games/2362060/code-vein-ii) — Also Vampire and Souls-like, like CODE VEIN. 2,309 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362060/)
2. [Nioh: Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/485510/nioh-complete-edition) — Also Souls-like and JRPG, like CODE VEIN. 8,908 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/485510/)
3. [GOD EATER 3](https://imho.run/games/899440/god-eater-3) — Also JRPG and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN. 3,140 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899440/)
4. [DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin](https://imho.run/games/335300/dark-souls-ii-scholar-of-the-first-sin) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 33,921 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/335300/)
5. [Lords of the Fallen](https://imho.run/games/1501750/lords-of-the-fallen) — Shares co op with CODE VEIN. 19,785 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501750/)
6. [Remnant: From the Ashes](https://imho.run/games/617290/remnant-from-the-ashes) — Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN. 24,137 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/617290/)
7. [Salt and Sanctuary](https://imho.run/games/283640/salt-and-sanctuary) — A frequent pick in CODE VEIN players' libraries, and another RPG. 7,119 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283640/)
8. [AI LIMIT](https://imho.run/games/2407270/ai-limit) — Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN. 3,437 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407270/)
9. [Vampyr](https://imho.run/games/427290/vampyr) — Also Vampire and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 8,805 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427290/)
10. [NieR:Automata™](https://imho.run/games/524220/nier-automata) — Also JRPG and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN. 49,162 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/524220/)
11. [ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights](https://imho.run/games/1369630/ender-lilies-quietus-of-the-knights) — Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN. 11,002 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369630/)
12. [Mortal Shell](https://imho.run/games/1110910/mortal-shell) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 3,923 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1110910/)
13. [Stellar Blade™](https://imho.run/games/3489700/stellar-blade) — Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN. 15,730 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3489700/)
14. [WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers](https://imho.run/games/2277560/wuchang-fallen-feathers) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 5,116 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277560/)
15. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also Souls-like and JRPG, like CODE VEIN. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
16. [Ashen](https://imho.run/games/649950/ashen) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 1,635 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/649950/)
17. [Blade of Darkness](https://imho.run/games/1710170/blade-of-darkness) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 720 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1710170/)
18. [The Surge](https://imho.run/games/378540/the-surge) — Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN. 4,366 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378540/)
19. [Drova - Forsaken Kin](https://imho.run/games/1585180/drova-forsaken-kin) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 4,679 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585180/)
20. [The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut](https://imho.run/games/400170/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing-final-cut) — Also Vampire and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 911 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400170/)
21. [Death's Gambit: Afterlife](https://imho.run/games/356650/death-s-gambit-afterlife) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like CODE VEIN. 2,088 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356650/)
22. [Grim Dawn](https://imho.run/games/219990/grim-dawn) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like CODE VEIN. 39,041 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219990/)
23. [Darksiders III](https://imho.run/games/606280/darksiders-iii) — Also Souls-like and Post-apocalyptic, like CODE VEIN. 4,533 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606280/)
24. [Duel Corp.](https://imho.run/games/1804470/duel-corp) — A frequent pick in CODE VEIN players' libraries, and another Action. 684 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1804470/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=678960&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=678960&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=678960&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=678960
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/678960
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About CODE VEIN

CODE VEIN is a 2019 action RPG developed by Bandai Namco Studios set in a post-apocalyptic world. The game features a distinctive blood-code system that allows players to freely switch between classes during combat, complemented by an extensive character creation tool and a memory system that reveals character backstories through exploration. Players can recruit npc companions who fight alongside them, and optional cooperative multiplayer is available. Players describe the atmosphere as bleak and dark, noting the emotional weight of uncovering tragic backstories and the appeal of multiple endings with emotional payoffs. The game holds an 87% positive rating from nearly 19,000 Steam reviews and a Metacritic score of 72. It is currently playable on Steam Deck and priced at $59.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 678960
- **Developer:** Bandai Namco Studios
- **Publisher:** Bandai Namco Entertainment
- **Genres:** Action, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Sep 26, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 72
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/678960/code-vein)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=678960&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678960/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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