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Brainloot vs Codecks
Codecks popularised collectible-card project management for game studios, including a personal Hand and the Decky Discord bot. Brainloot shares that language, then adds Focus Mode and a Unity Bridge so makers stay in the editor instead of living in another tab.
Choose Brainloot when
Indie and small studios that want Hand/Focus discipline plus Unity Scene deep links and premium solo/team pricing.
Codecks still fits when
Teams already deep in Codecks’ deck/card workflow who mainly need playful PM without an editor companion.
Feature ticks
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Built for game teams
Brainloot
Codecks
Card-first board
Brainloot
Codecks
Hand / personal WIP tray
Brainloot
Codecks
Focus Mode
Brainloot
Codecks
Unity Scene pins
Brainloot
Codecks
Editor companion
Brainloot
Codecks
Discord in the loop
Brainloot
Codecks
Full shot / asset pipeline
Brainloot
Codecks
Side-by-side
Card-first game PM - with a Hand that keeps you shipping.
Core metaphor
BrainlootCollectible cards, decks, XP, and guilds
CodecksCards and decks aimed at game developers
Active work
BrainlootMy Hand + full-screen Focus Mode
CodecksPersonal Hand (WIP-style tray). No full-screen Focus Mode
Discord
BrainlootDiscord in the loop so the board stays the record
CodecksDecky bot: community feedback, votes, and card sync
Engine workflow
BrainlootUnity Bridge with Scene pins (early)
CodecksBrowser-first; no native Unity Scene linking
Pricing posture
BrainlootPremium Solo + per-seat Team (GBP)
CodecksPlus / Pro per-user plans (EUR bands)
Opinionation
BrainlootHand WIP limits as the product wedge
CodecksOpinionated against Gantt / heavy resource tools
Why teams pick Brainloot
- Focus Mode is the extra quiet surface on top of a Hand. Codecks already has the tray.
- Unity Scene pins keep work attached to what you are building in-engine.
- Clear Free → Pro → Team ladder with founder-year annual discounts while the deck is open.
FAQ
Is Brainloot a Codecks clone?
No. Both use game-friendly cards, but Brainloot’s wedge is My Hand, Focus Mode, and Unity Bridge - not a 1:1 Codecks replacement.
Can I switch from Codecks?
Yes for small teams starting a new board. Capture active work as cards, play a Hand, and try Scene pins if you ship in Unity. Formal import tooling may expand later.
How does pricing compare?
Brainloot Solo and Team sit at a premium GBP list price versus typical Codecks Plus/Pro per-user bands. Check brainloot.io/pricing for live amounts and founder-year annual offers.
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