Choose CrossCode
Choose CrossCode if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
CrossCode vs Lunavania
CrossCode and Lunavania 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 7 years older than Lunavania (2025). CrossCode scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Lunavania (72.7% 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 Lunavania
Choose Lunavania if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lunavania launched in 2025.
Both CrossCode and Lunavania 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 |  Lunavania | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (9,855 reviews) | 72.7% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radical Fish Games | 白狼游戏 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CrossCode (2018) is 7 years older than Lunavania (2025).
- CrossCode scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Lunavania (72.7% positive).
- Lunavania is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CrossCode (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: CrossCode is Deck Playable, Lunavania is Deck Unsupported.
CrossCode vs Lunavania — FAQ
- Should I play CrossCode or Lunavania first?
- If you want chronology, CrossCode (2018) came out before Lunavania (2025). 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 Lunavania 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.