Choose CrossCells
Choose CrossCells if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. CrossCells launched in 2017.
CrossCells vs Achromatic
CrossCells and Achromatic both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. CrossCells (2017) is 1 year older than Achromatic (2018). CrossCells scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Achromatic (75% 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 Achromatic
Choose Achromatic if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Achromatic launched in 2018.
Both CrossCells and Achromatic sit in 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
 CrossCells |  Achromatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (544 reviews) | 75% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Brown | Studio Goya |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- CrossCells (2017) is 1 year older than Achromatic (2018).
- CrossCells scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Achromatic (75% positive).
- CrossCells is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Achromatic (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: CrossCells is Deck Playable, Achromatic is Deck Verified.
CrossCells vs Achromatic — FAQ
- Should I play CrossCells or Achromatic first?
- If you want chronology, CrossCells (2017) came out before Achromatic (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 CrossCells and Achromatic similar?
- They overlap on 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.