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CROSS X CARROT vs Chapeau

CROSS X CARROT and Chapeau both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata β€” release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β€” refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. CROSS X CARROT (2018) is 2 years older than Chapeau (2020). Chapeau scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than CROSS X CARROT (52.6% positive). No login or purchase needed β€” scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose CROSS X CARROT

Choose CROSS X CARROT if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. CROSS X CARROT launched in 2018.

Choose Chapeau

Choose Chapeau if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Chapeau launched in 2020.

Both CROSS X CARROT and Chapeau sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 X CARROT vs Chapeau β€” Steam metadata comparison
CROSS X CARROT β€” Steam game coverCROSS X CARROTChapeau β€” Steam game coverChapeau
Released20182020
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PriceFree to play0.99 USD
Steam reviews52.6% positive (19 reviews)90% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersKADOKAWA CORPORATIONSalt Castle Studio

Side by side

CROSS X CARROT vs Chapeau β€” FAQ

Should I play CROSS X CARROT or Chapeau first?
If you want chronology, CROSS X CARROT (2018) came out before Chapeau (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β€” start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are CROSS X CARROT and Chapeau similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together β€” 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.
Is CROSS X CARROT free?
Yes β€” CROSS X CARROT is a free-to-play Steam title. Chapeau is paid (0.99 USD).
CROSS X CARROT vs Chapeau β€” Verdict (2026) Β· imho.run