Choose CrossCode
Choose CrossCode if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 9,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
CrossCode vs RETSNOM
CrossCode and RETSNOM both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. RETSNOM (2015) is 3 years older than CrossCode (2018). CrossCode scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than RETSNOM (66.7% 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 RETSNOM
Choose RETSNOM if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. RETSNOM launched in 2015.
Both CrossCode and RETSNOM sit in Action and Indie 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 |  RETSNOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (9,855 reviews) | 66.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radical Fish Games | Somi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RETSNOM (2015) is 3 years older than CrossCode (2018).
- CrossCode scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than RETSNOM (66.7% positive).
- RETSNOM is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CrossCode (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- CrossCode is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RETSNOM has no Deck rating yet.
CrossCode vs RETSNOM — FAQ
- Should I play CrossCode or RETSNOM first?
- If you want chronology, RETSNOM (2015) came out before CrossCode (2018). 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 RETSNOM similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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. RETSNOM doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.