Choose Nonograms 22
Choose Nonograms 22 if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nonograms 22 launched in 2021.
Nonograms 22 vs Chroma Cross
Nonograms 22 and Chroma Cross both land in Strategy, Casual, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Nonograms 22 (2021) is 3 years older than Chroma Cross (2024). Nonograms 22 is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Chroma Cross (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Chroma Cross
Choose Chroma Cross if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Chroma Cross launched in 2024.
Both Nonograms 22 and Chroma Cross sit in Strategy, Casual, and Early Access 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
 Nonograms 22 |  Chroma Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Tomego | TheFitzyGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual, Early Access on Steam.
- Nonograms 22 (2021) is 3 years older than Chroma Cross (2024).
- Nonograms 22 is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Chroma Cross (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Nonograms 22 vs Chroma Cross — FAQ
- Should I play Nonograms 22 or Chroma Cross first?
- If you want chronology, Nonograms 22 (2021) came out before Chroma Cross (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 Nonograms 22 and Chroma Cross similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual, Early Access 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.