Choose Cross of the Dutchman
Choose Cross of the Dutchman if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cross of the Dutchman launched in 2015.
Cross of the Dutchman vs TERRACOTTA
Cross of the Dutchman and TERRACOTTA both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cross of the Dutchman (2015) is 7 years older than TERRACOTTA (2022). Cross of the Dutchman scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than TERRACOTTA (69.2% 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 TERRACOTTA
Choose TERRACOTTA if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. TERRACOTTA launched in 2022.
Both Cross of the Dutchman and TERRACOTTA sit in 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
 Cross of the Dutchman |  TERRACOTTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (87 reviews) | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triangle Studios | Appnormals Team |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cross of the Dutchman (2015) is 7 years older than TERRACOTTA (2022).
- Cross of the Dutchman scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than TERRACOTTA (69.2% positive).
- Cross of the Dutchman is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than TERRACOTTA (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- TERRACOTTA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cross of the Dutchman has no Deck rating yet.
Cross of the Dutchman vs TERRACOTTA — FAQ
- Should I play Cross of the Dutchman or TERRACOTTA first?
- If you want chronology, Cross of the Dutchman (2015) came out before TERRACOTTA (2022). 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 Cross of the Dutchman and TERRACOTTA similar?
- They overlap on 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.