Choose Cross Set
Choose Cross Set if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cross Set launched in 2015.
Cross Set vs CrossCells
Cross Set and CrossCells both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Cross Set (2015) is 2 years older than CrossCells (2017). CrossCells scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Cross Set (76.1% 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 CrossCells
Choose CrossCells if you want a Strategy experience. CrossCells launched in 2017.
Both Cross Set and CrossCells sit in Indie and Casual 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 Set |  CrossCells | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.1% positive (71 reviews) | 84% positive (544 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cuveet Story | Matthew Brown |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cross Set (2015) is 2 years older than CrossCells (2017).
- CrossCells scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Cross Set (76.1% positive).
- CrossCells is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cross Set has no Deck rating yet.
Cross Set vs CrossCells — FAQ
- Should I play Cross Set or CrossCells first?
- If you want chronology, Cross Set (2015) came out before CrossCells (2017). 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 Set and CrossCells similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.