Choose CrossCode
Choose CrossCode if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
CrossCode vs Shattered Hourglass
CrossCode and Shattered Hourglass 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 Shattered Hourglass (2020). CrossCode scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Shattered Hourglass (90.9% 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 Shattered Hourglass
Choose Shattered Hourglass if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shattered Hourglass launched in 2020.
Both CrossCode and Shattered Hourglass 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 |  Shattered Hourglass | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (9,855 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radical Fish Games | sawworm Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CrossCode (2018) is 2 years older than Shattered Hourglass (2020).
- CrossCode scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Shattered Hourglass (90.9% positive).
- Shattered Hourglass is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CrossCode (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- CrossCode is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shattered Hourglass has no Deck rating yet.
CrossCode vs Shattered Hourglass — FAQ
- Should I play CrossCode or Shattered Hourglass first?
- If you want chronology, CrossCode (2018) came out before Shattered Hourglass (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 Shattered Hourglass 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.
- Does CrossCode run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CrossCode is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shattered Hourglass doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.