Choose SquareCells
Choose SquareCells if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.5% positive across 762 reviews.
SquareCells vs CrossCells
SquareCells 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. SquareCells (2015) is 2 years older than CrossCells (2017). SquareCells scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than CrossCells (84% 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 SquareCells 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
 SquareCells |  CrossCells | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (762 reviews) | 84% positive (544 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Brown | Matthew Brown |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SquareCells (2015) is 2 years older than CrossCells (2017).
- SquareCells scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than CrossCells (84% positive).
- CrossCells is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SquareCells (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
SquareCells vs CrossCells — FAQ
- Which is better, SquareCells or CrossCells?
- On Steam reviews SquareCells scores higher (89.5% positive) than CrossCells (84% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SquareCells is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SquareCells or CrossCells first?
- If you want chronology, SquareCells (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 SquareCells 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.