Choose CrossCode
Choose CrossCode if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
CrossCode vs LunarLux Chapter 1
CrossCode and LunarLux Chapter 1 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. CrossCode (2018) is 2 years older than LunarLux Chapter 1 (2020). LunarLux Chapter 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than CrossCode (93.4% 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 LunarLux Chapter 1
Choose LunarLux Chapter 1 if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. LunarLux Chapter 1 launched in 2020.
Both CrossCode and LunarLux Chapter 1 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 CrossCode |  LunarLux Chapter 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (9,855 reviews) | 96% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radical Fish Games | Nobab Moinuddin, CosmicNobab Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CrossCode (2018) is 2 years older than LunarLux Chapter 1 (2020).
- LunarLux Chapter 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than CrossCode (93.4% positive).
- LunarLux Chapter 1 is free; CrossCode is paid (19.99 USD).
- CrossCode is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; LunarLux Chapter 1 has no Deck rating yet.
CrossCode vs LunarLux Chapter 1 — FAQ
- Should I play CrossCode or LunarLux Chapter 1 first?
- If you want chronology, CrossCode (2018) came out before LunarLux Chapter 1 (2020). 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 CrossCode and LunarLux Chapter 1 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is LunarLux Chapter 1 free?
- Yes — LunarLux Chapter 1 is a free-to-play Steam title. CrossCode is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does CrossCode run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CrossCode is rated Deck Playable by Valve. LunarLux Chapter 1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.