Action · September 20, 2018
CrossCode (2018)
This retro-inspired 2D Action RPG might outright surprise you. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story. CrossCode is all about how it plays ! That's why there is a free Steam demo ! Go give it a try! Take the best out of two popular genres, find a good balance between them and make a great game. That’s what CrossCode does. You get the puzzles of Zelda-esque dungeons and are rewarded with the great variety of equipment you know and love from RPGs. During the fast-paced battles you will use the tools you find on your journey to reveal and exploit the enemies' weaknesses and at the same time will be able to choose equipment and skills for a more in-depth approach in fighting your enemies. What's included in the full version: Dive into a massive adventure with a playtime of around 30-80 hours Explore a large world with 7 unique areas and hidden secrets all over the place Fight over 120 enemy types including 30+ boss fights Enter 7 expansive dungeons , all with with unique themes and puzzle mechanics Master over 90 combat arts and even more passive skills Solve over 100 quests with a great variety of tasks and unique challenges 60+ music tracks made by a rice ball (yes) Check the Reviews to see who loves the game. We're sure you will, too!
Action releases from 2018
175 Action titles launched in 2018 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 16.9k Steam reviews | Top 28% in Action |
| Positive rating | 93% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 24% |
| Metacritic | 86/100 | Genre average 77 — top 14% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 26 h average | Top 18% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action RPG · 558
- Pixel Graphics · 502
- RPG · 383
- Female Protagonist · 380
- Puzzle · 355
- Singleplayer · 308
- Indie · 288
- Great Soundtrack · 284
- 2D · 281
- Story Rich · 244
- Adventure · 208
- Action · 184
- Retro · 181
- Anime · 181
- Sci-fi · 179
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
93%Very Positive · 16.9k reviews
15.7k positive · 1.2k negative
Metacritic
86/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.2/10
Curator recommendations
15.4k
Press Quotes
“A truly great game you could devote 117 hours to.” Rock Paper Shotgun “A masterpiece...it's amazing that they were able to put such detail into such a vast game.” 9.5 – IGN Japan “For the price the developers are asking for this game, it’s an absolute steal.” 9.5 – Way Too Many Games
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
26h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
9h
Typical completion time
Achievements
86
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 20, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Radical Fish Games |
| Publisher | Deck13, WhisperGames, DANGEN Entertainment, Mayflower Entertainment |
| Base price | $5.99 -70% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 5 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (5)
- English
- German
- Simplified Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
Editions & Packages
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