Choose Cross Set
Choose Cross Set if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cross Set launched in 2015.
Cross Set vs Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
Cross Set and Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 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 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 (2017). Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% 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 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙
Choose Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 if you want a Strategy experience. Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 launched in 2017.
Both Cross Set and Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 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 |  Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 89.8% positive (491 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cuveet Story | Konstructors |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cross Set (2015) is 2 years older than Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 (2017).
- Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Cross Set (76.1% positive).
- Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cross Set has no Deck rating yet.
Cross Set vs Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 — FAQ
- Should I play Cross Set or Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 first?
- If you want chronology, Cross Set (2015) came out before Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 (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 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 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.