Choose CrossCode
Choose CrossCode if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
CrossCode vs LunarLux
CrossCode and LunarLux 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 5 years older than LunarLux (2023). LunarLux scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% 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
Choose LunarLux if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 217 reviews.
Both CrossCode and LunarLux 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (9,855 reviews) | 96.8% positive (217 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radical Fish Games | CosmicNobab Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CrossCode (2018) is 5 years older than LunarLux (2023).
- LunarLux scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than CrossCode (93.4% positive).
- LunarLux is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than CrossCode (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
CrossCode vs LunarLux — FAQ
- Which is better, CrossCode or LunarLux?
- On Steam reviews LunarLux scores higher (96.8% positive) than CrossCode (93.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, LunarLux is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play CrossCode or LunarLux first?
- If you want chronology, CrossCode (2018) came out before LunarLux (2023). 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 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.