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CrossCode

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! 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 t

Release date
September 20, 2018
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer
Radical Fish Games
Publisher
Deck13
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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! 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 hoursExplore a large world with 7 unique areas and hidden secrets all over the placeFight over 120 enemy types including 30+ boss fightsEnter 7 expansive dungeons, all with with unique themes and puzzle mechanicsMaster up to 100 combat arts and even more passive skillsSolve over 100 quests with a great variety of tasks and unique challenges60+ music tracks made by a rice ball (yes) Dive into a massive adventure with a playtime of around 30-80 hoursExplore a large world with 7 unique areas and hidden secrets all over the placeFight over 120 enemy types including 30+ boss…

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★ 9.0/10GOG · 646 ratings
GOGLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
Within a few minutes, Cross Code takes you back to the days of you sitting in front of your CRT reliving your favourite action RPGs…
★ 5 / 5
Full disclosure, I'm like the number one fanboy of this game. Number two at least--five, definitely top five. Ten maybe. In my defense I'm pretty…
★ 5 / 5
The Good: -Great character progression system (interesting skill tree and equipment with cool stats) -Combat is unique and very engaging -Puzzles are difficult but intuitive…
★ 3 / 5
...a lot has been said about the good stuff, so I'll focus on the bad and say why you might want to NOT buy CrossCode:…
★ 5 / 5
Cross Code is the first game I purchased pre-release (actually own it on Early Access on Steam). I've always been hesitant about investing in any…
★ 5 / 5
Review from Version 0.8.5, supported on Indigogo with a lot more than the retail price of 19,99€ (also more than 19,99$). Transparency information: I am…
★ 4 / 5
The game is great in many aspects, hence the 4 stars. Unfortunately, it is too hard. I'm stuck in the execution of an enigma in…
★ 3 / 5
The game and even demo had a great start. The characters seem cool, the combat system is a ton of fun and I like the…

Most recent8

★ 5 / 5
This is the best game i have played in my entire life, the story of the game and the way that the carcters are writen…
★ 5 / 5
Was looking for something to keep me on my Star Ocean 2 R high and was suggested this. Its not Star Ocean but its fkin…
★ 5 / 5
Ever heard your Unc soy out about how his "Secret of Nigma: A Fantasy to the Past" is THE BEST GAME EVAR!!! ? Then you…
★ 5 / 5
This game ranks among the very few that are so good that, even though I've already bought and played it on other stores/systems (in this…
★ 5 / 5
Such a fun game. Made in the same style as Secret of Mana, with an awesome story, great and straightforward battle ssytem, and a significantly…
★ 5 / 5
How to do a game: limit your scope where you know you can do the best possible. It is a simple isometric arpg with captivating…
★ 5 / 5
Id recommend giving it a try. The graphics are pretty and the combat is nice so far. Seems like a chill time
★ 5 / 5
Older game but story & gameplay & music are all good Not very long but worth playing (I haven't played the DLC yet

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