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CODE VEIN IIVSVALKYRIE ELYSIUM

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

CODE VEIN II

CODE VEIN II

Quality
56Popularity
30Value
65
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
−43% $39.89
Buy Now
VS
VALKYRIE ELYSIUM

VALKYRIE ELYSIUM

Quality
52Popularity
24Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 17 hours
−59% $24.71
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

6
CODE VEIN II
6 of 12 metrics
VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.89 -
$24.71 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$46.19 -
$23.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-43% -
-59% Wins
Sales Frequency
81 price changes -
160 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
65.7% positive Wins
61.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.8K Wins
1.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
625 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.7K -
392 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
354 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
4.8K Wins
1.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
36 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages
12 languages
Release Date
Jan 2026 Wins
Nov 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCODE VEIN II

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleVALKYRIE ELYSIUM

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
CODE VEIN II
VALKYRIE ELYSIUM

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

CODE VEIN II

CODE VEIN II

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −43% $39.89Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +16% $46.19View
Kinguin
Kinguin +22% $48.72View
GamersGate
GamersGate +75% $69.99View
VALKYRIE ELYSIUM

VALKYRIE ELYSIUM

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −59% $24.71Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $25.38View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +143% $59.99View
Steam
Steam +143% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

CODE VEIN II

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

66% positive (4,815 reviews) — mixed opinions
4,815 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$39.89 — mid-range price
43% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($39.82)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-24% minor player decrease
273 concurrent players — smaller but active

VALKYRIE ELYSIUM

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

61% positive (1,017 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,017 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$24.71 — mid-range price
59% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($23.99)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +100%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCODE VEIN IIVALKYRIE ELYSIUM
Release Date
January 29, 2026
November 11, 2022
Developers
Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Square Enix, Soleil Ltd.
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Square Enix
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
36
49

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

CODE VEIN II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700KF / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: SSD is recommended. 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High".

VALKYRIE ELYSIUM

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1920x1080, Preset "High", DLSS/FSR ON with Quality "High", 60 FPS

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: CODE VEIN II or VALKYRIE ELYSIUM?

CODE VEIN II and VALKYRIE ELYSIUM are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is CODE VEIN II worth buying over VALKYRIE ELYSIUM?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. VALKYRIE ELYSIUM currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 05:20 AM UTC

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