Comparison guide

Games like CiniCross: similar indie games to play next

CiniCross works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.

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Why these games fit CiniCross fans

Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.

8.7

ISLANDERS: New Shores

Relaxing, strategic island city-builder with bite.

Jul 10, 2025

If you liked CiniCross, ISLANDERS: New Shores delivers familiar casual, indie and puzzle for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.7/10.

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8.0

Dogpile

Chaotic, charming merge-deckbuilder with adorable dogs.

Dec 10, 2025

Dogpile leans into casual, indie and puzzle, hitting the same notes that make CiniCross click. We scored it 8.0/10.

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8.0

Is This Seat Taken?

Charming, relaxed seating puzzles with personality.

Aug 7, 2025

Shared strengths in casual, indie and puzzle make Is This Seat Taken? an easy follow-up to CiniCross. We scored it 8.0/10.

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Games like CiniCross: similar indie games to play next

Why these games fit CiniCross fans

ISLANDERS: New Shores

Dogpile

Is This Seat Taken?

Feed the Reactor

Outhold

This Ain’t Even Poker, Ya Joker

Rogue Factory

Restaurats