CrossCode is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Radical Fish Games with a 93% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Radical Fish Games
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 93% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory, 1GB memory recommended
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8 Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory, 1GB memory recommended
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory, 1GB memory recommended
- Recommended
- OS: Mac OS X Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory, 1GB memory recommended
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory, 1GB memory recommended Additional Notes: Limited Gamepad Support. 3rd Party Tools might be required
- Recommended
- Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory, 1GB memory recommended Additional Notes: Limited Gamepad Support. 3rd Party Tools might be required
From Steam reviews
Review notes
CrossCode is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, pixel art, exploration, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and unclear onboarding.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
I have finished the Bergen cave dungeon at the time of reviewing this, it seems like the only thing worth doing is…The protagonist feels true and emotional without having too much text for various reasons.absolutely superb gameplay, soundtrack, story, characters and their relationships, pixel art, bosses, dungeons, just so beautiful in every way.absolutely superb gameplay, soundtrack, story, characters and their relationships, pixel art, bosses, dungeons, just so beautiful in every way.Why it fits
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and controller-friendly play. Pixel art presentation with strong atmosphere. Exploration and standout boss fights. Action, adventure, and RPG elements from Radical Fish Games.
Who might skip it
Avoid it if you dislike grind or repetition. Skip if unclear onboarding frustrates you.