Combat intertwined with puzzles defines the experience, with 92 positive mentions out of 134 for gameplay. Steam users rate CrossCode Very Positive (92% of 18,275 reviews), while post‑release sentiment among 491 sampled reviews stands at 84%.
What it's about: CrossCode, jeu d'action RPG rétro en 2D, mêle graphismes 16 bits de style SNES à des effets physiques fluides, un système de combat intense et des mécanismes de puzzle intéressants, le tout enveloppé dans une histoire de science-fiction captivante.
In-game
« My favorite game of all time. every aspect is perfect to me, the combat, the puzzles, the dialog, the music, the art, everything. my love for this game is boundless. i will always love you crosscode »👍 anonymous review · 286 h played1« Toujours aussi agréable au niveau du gameplay, une histoire touchante qui pousse aux réflexions. Je vous le conseille fortement ! »👍 anonymous review · 126 h played« Incroyable, l'un des jeux les plus marquant auquel j'ai jouer. Dommage que la peluche Lea soit en rupture :-( Hate de jouer à Alabaster Dawn ! »👍 anonymous review · 113 h played« Meilleur jeu au monde indé/solo pour ceux qui aiment les retro »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Le seul défaut de ce jeu, c'est qu'il y a une fin. »👍 anonymous review · 84 h played« Jeu incroyable game play particulier et très fun et une histoire intéressante »👍 anonymous review · 80 h played
« I hate that this is the review I'm leaving. This game could literally be the best game ever, but the puzzles require such an insane amount of twitch timing and aiming that It became too exhausting for me to finish. I hate that. »👎 anonymous review · 32 h played411« un super gameplay, un pixel art superbe mais le tout est flingué par beaucoup trop de grind et des quètes pas ouf. Le jeu est bien mais me tombe des mains »👎 anonymous review · 18 h played« I don't like puzzles, and that's half this game. The description does mention puzzles, but understates how prevalent they are. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Quite literally the cringiest, middle-schooler idea of character writing I have encountered in my entire life. Every single character is annoying and stupid, but they all clearly think they are cool. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Tried multpile times. Just can't find it fun. Not for me. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Challenging, in a good way. Story is compelling. Overall a very good surprise. »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played
In players' words
« My favorite game of all time. every aspect is perfect to me, the combat, the puzzles, the dialog, the music, the art, everything. my love for this game is boundless. i will always love you crosscode »👍 anonymous review · 286 h played1« I hate that this is the review I'm leaving. This game could literally be the best game ever, but the puzzles require such an insane amount of twitch timing and aiming that It became too exhausting for me to finish. I hate that. »👎 anonymous review · 32 h played411« Toujours aussi agréable au niveau du gameplay, une histoire touchante qui pousse aux réflexions. Je vous le conseille fortement ! »👍 anonymous review · 126 h played« un super gameplay, un pixel art superbe mais le tout est flingué par beaucoup trop de grind et des quètes pas ouf. Le jeu est bien mais me tombe des mains »👎 anonymous review · 18 h played« Incroyable, l'un des jeux les plus marquant auquel j'ai jouer. Dommage que la peluche Lea soit en rupture :-( Hate de jouer à Alabaster Dawn ! »👍 anonymous review · 113 h played« I don't like puzzles, and that's half this game. The description does mention puzzles, but understates how prevalent they are. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Meilleur jeu au monde indé/solo pour ceux qui aiment les retro »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Quite literally the cringiest, middle-schooler idea of character writing I have encountered in my entire life. Every single character is annoying and stupid, but they all clearly think they are cool. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Le seul défaut de ce jeu, c'est qu'il y a une fin. »👍 anonymous review · 84 h played« Tried multpile times. Just can't find it fun. Not for me. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Jeu incroyable game play particulier et très fun et une histoire intéressante »👍 anonymous review · 80 h played« Challenging, in a good way. Story is compelling. Overall a very good surprise. »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
69 % pos · n=134
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=82
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=35
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=30
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=8
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
134
92
15
27
Story / writing
82
70
3
9
Content / longevity
35
29
1
5
Graphics / art
30
29
0
1
Audio / music
14
14
0
0
Interface / UX
8
0
0
8
Performance
3
2
0
1
Multiplayer
2
2
0
0
Value for money
1
1
0
0
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 67 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 h.
<2h
43 % (n=14)
2-10h
44 % (n=50)
10-25h
69 % (n=67)
>25h
93 % (n=360)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 15, 2015 · All-time low: €4.99 (Apr 09, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 86 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,1 % of players.
Gameplay depth: 92 positive mentions out of 134 total mentions.
Storytelling: 70 positive mentions out of 82 total mentions.
Pixel‑art graphics: 29 positive mentions out of 30 total mentions.
Audio design: 14 positive mentions out of 14 total mentions.
Extended playtime: 93% positive sentiment among players who logged >25 hours (360 mentions).
Weaknesses
User interface: 0 positive, 8 negative mentions.
Performance hiccups: 1 negative mention out of 3 total mentions.
Bug reports: 1 negative mention with no positive counterpoint.
Who is it for?
Players who relish indie action‑RPGs with tight combat, intricate puzzles, and a strong narrative will feel at home, provided they can overlook occasional UI quirks and minor performance glitches.
Is CrossCode worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 18,275 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay depth. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
CrossCode delivers a polished blend of combat and puzzle design that resonates strongly with its core audience, as reflected by its high Steam approval. While the UI and occasional performance issues dampen the experience for some, the overall package—especially its story, visuals, and audio—justifies the acclaim. Those who value depth over flawless polish will find it a rewarding adventure.
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