Choose Hop Skip and Thump
Choose Hop Skip and Thump if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hop Skip and Thump launched in 2022.
Hop Skip and Thump vs CrossCraze
Hop Skip and Thump and CrossCraze both land in Strategy, Casual 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Hop Skip and Thump (2022) is 2 years older than CrossCraze (2024). Hop Skip and Thump is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than CrossCraze (2.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 CrossCraze
Choose CrossCraze if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. CrossCraze launched in 2024.
Both Hop Skip and Thump and CrossCraze sit in Strategy and Casual 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
 Hop Skip and Thump |  CrossCraze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 96.6% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | William Lahti | ORT Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Hop Skip and Thump (2022) is 2 years older than CrossCraze (2024).
- Hop Skip and Thump is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than CrossCraze (2.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
Hop Skip and Thump vs CrossCraze — FAQ
- Should I play Hop Skip and Thump or CrossCraze first?
- If you want chronology, Hop Skip and Thump (2022) came out before CrossCraze (2024). 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 Hop Skip and Thump and CrossCraze similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual 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.
- Does Hop Skip and Thump have multiplayer like CrossCraze?
- No. CrossCraze supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hop Skip and Thump is listed as single-player only.