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2018USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable91 % positive19.99 €

A 16-bit-style 2D action RPG that pairs fast ball-throwing combat with demanding ball-physics puzzles and dungeons. Its story unfolds in an MMO-like sci-fi setting with likeable characters and plenty of humor.

  • Dense, handcrafted world
  • Interconnected level design
  • Pixel art
  • Lore and world history

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In short: Games like CrossCode

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes CrossCode special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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2018USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified86 % positive20.49 €

Brings what grabs you about CrossCode: interconnected level design, a dense, handcrafted world and pixel art.

A 2D Metroidvania in the vein of Symphony of the Night where you play a time traveler hopping between past and future to topple an empire. Smooth pixel-art action, plenty of exploration and a blend of fantasy and science fiction.

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Iconoclasts

Boss fights as highlights

As mechanic Robin you shoot, jump and wrench your way through a crumbling world. This pixel-art adventure stands out with tough boss fights and a personal story about faith and purpose.

Axiom Verge

Interconnected level design

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

Dex

Dense, handcrafted world

A 2D cyberpunk action RPG set in the neon-lit city of Harbor Prime, where you take on side quests, unlock implants and skills, and mix combat, stealth and hacking while an AI strives toward the Singularity.

Unsighted

Boss fights as highlights

A pixel-art Metroidvania where you play the automaton Alma, racing against a clock to save your friends before they lose their sentience. Fast parrying and dodging combat meets an interconnected world full of secrets, with a ticking timer that shapes every decision.

Outbuddies DX

Interconnected level design

An atmospheric Metroidvania where you shoot your way through a sprawling, alien undersea city with the help of companion buddies. It focuses on discovery, backtracking and 2D action combat.

SteamWorld Dig 2

Strong soundtrack

A Metroidvania where you play a steambot digging through the earth, uncovering treasure and secrets while upgrading your gear. Digging, platforming and puzzles mesh smoothly, making exploration highly compelling.

Cave Story

Strong soundtrack

A beloved pixel-art classic blending platforming and run-and-gun combat with Metroidvania-style exploration. Its surprisingly emotional story with multiple endings and a memorable soundtrack make it stand out.

Phoenotopia: Awakening

Dense, handcrafted world

You play as young Gail exploring a large, handcrafted 2D world full of secrets after a starship abducts all the adults. It blends Zelda-like adventure with platforming action, gear upgrades and side quests.

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