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CrossCells

Minimalist logic puzzles built around removing tiles using number clues

Matthew Brown · Released May 26, 2017

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Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 915
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Nov 7, 2019
Minimum PC
Shader Model 3.0+
2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is CrossCells?

In this minimalist logic game, you use number clues to decide which tiles to remove across 50 puzzles.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy working through number-based logic puzzles
  • +you prefer a calm pace without penalties for mistakes
  • +you like puzzles that demand deeper reasoning later on

Not for you if...

  • −you want immediate feedback when you make a mistake
  • −you prefer a steady difficulty curve throughout

What players say

83% of 915 reviews are positive

Players praise the satisfying number-based puzzles and calm presentation. Common complaints include uneven difficulty in later puzzles, a sense that guessing is needed, and the lack of immediate mistake feedback or a level reset option.

Screenshots and trailer

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CrossCells system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 3.0+, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista or later
Processor
2.0Ghz+
Graphics
Shader Model 3.0+
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
60 MB available space

Does CrossCells have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does CrossCells run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
10
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does CrossCells use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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