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.
CROSS X CARROT vs Smokin Potions
CROSS X CARROT and Smokin Potions 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 — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. CROSS X CARROT (2018) is 7 years older than Smokin Potions (2025). CROSS X CARROT is free; Smokin Potions is paid (7.99 USD). 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 Smokin Potions
Choose Smokin Potions if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Smokin Potions launched in 2025.
Both CROSS X CARROT and Smokin Potions 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 |  Smokin Potions | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.6% positive (19 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | KADOKAWA CORPORATION | Sleeping Robot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- CROSS X CARROT (2018) is 7 years older than Smokin Potions (2025).
- CROSS X CARROT is free; Smokin Potions is paid (7.99 USD).
CROSS X CARROT vs Smokin Potions — FAQ
- Should I play CROSS X CARROT or Smokin Potions first?
- If you want chronology, CROSS X CARROT (2018) came out before Smokin Potions (2025). 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 X CARROT and Smokin Potions similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is CROSS X CARROT free?
- Yes — CROSS X CARROT is a free-to-play Steam title. Smokin Potions is paid (7.99 USD).