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Code Vein: Lord of Thunder

2020
Role-playing (RPG)

Fantasy

This anime-infused soulslike carves its identity with a deep, modular class system built around "Blood Codes" and "Gifts." The combat is defined by its partner AI system, where your chosen companion can revive you mid-fight, turning desperate encounters into tense, cooperative duels. It's a game for those who relish methodical, weighty combat and enjoy constantly tweaking a build to find the perfect synergy between weapon, magic, and ally.

About Code Vein: Lord of Thunder

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New powerful foes await in the third CODE VEIN DLC, Lord of Thunder. In addition to new weapons, Blood Veils, and blood codes being added, alternate costumes for your partners are now obtainable from newly added areas in the Depths.

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Recommendation strength
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Nier: Automata

2017 · Action

Fans of Code Vein's anime-inspired aesthetic and deep narrative-driven RPG experience will appreciate Nier: Automata's emotionally charged story, character development, and action-RPG combat with meaningful progression systems.

Why recommended

  • Strong narrative with memorable characters and emotional arcs that drive the adventure
  • Deep RPG elements including leveling, skill chips, and weapon upgrades that affect combat
  • Adventure-focused exploration through interconnected zones with story revelations tied to discovery
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80
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This anime-style action RPG shares Code Vein's focus on character-driven storytelling, party dynamics, and flashy combat with extensive skill trees and exploration elements.

Why recommended

  • Strong story with dual protagonist perspectives and deep character bonds that unfold through the adventure
  • RPG elements including brain map skill trees, weapon upgrades, and party member ability customization
  • Adventure-driven gameplay that blends linear story progression with exploration of distinct environments
3
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Critic & community
87
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Recommendation strength
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With its anime aesthetic, party-based combat, and narrative-heavy adventure, Tales of Arise offers the strong storytelling and RPG progression that Code Vein fans enjoy.

Why recommended

  • Strong story featuring character development, emotional arcs, and a central narrative that drives the adventure
  • Deep RPG elements including character levels, skill panels, equipment crafting, and artes progression
  • Adventure-focused exploration across diverse regions with story revelations tied to environmental discovery
4
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84
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Recommendation strength
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This action RPG delivers a compelling narrative adventure with exploration, character progression, and fast-paced combat that will appeal to Code Vein players seeking story-driven RPG experiences.

Why recommended

  • Strong story with memorable characters, plot twists, and emotional development throughout the adventure
  • RPG elements including character leveling, skill learning, equipment upgrades, and party member progression
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Recommendation strength
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An underrated anime-style action RPG with emotional storytelling, character progression, and exploration elements that capture the narrative and RPG depth Code Vein fans appreciate.

Why recommended

  • Strong story focused on grief, redemption, and character relationships that drive the adventure forward
  • RPG elements including leveling, skill trees, weapon upgrades, and party member abilities
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