Choose Hexcells Plus
Choose Hexcells Plus if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.6% positive across 1,278 reviews.
Hexcells Plus vs CrossCells
Hexcells Plus and CrossCells both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Hexcells Plus (2014) is 3 years older than CrossCells (2017). Hexcells Plus scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than CrossCells (84% positive). 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 CrossCells
Choose CrossCells if it's the newer release (2017) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CrossCells launched in 2017.
Both Hexcells Plus and CrossCells sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Hexcells Plus |  CrossCells | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,278 reviews) | 84% positive (544 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Brown | Matthew Brown |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hexcells Plus (2014) is 3 years older than CrossCells (2017).
- Hexcells Plus scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than CrossCells (84% positive).
- CrossCells is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hexcells Plus (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Hexcells Plus vs CrossCells — FAQ
- Which is better, Hexcells Plus or CrossCells?
- On Steam reviews Hexcells Plus scores higher (95.6% positive) than CrossCells (84% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hexcells Plus is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hexcells Plus or CrossCells first?
- If you want chronology, Hexcells Plus (2014) came out before CrossCells (2017). 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 Hexcells Plus and CrossCells similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.