Cross Impact

Cross Impact

Early access since Dec 2023

Cross Impact is an Early Access free indie crossover platform fighting game, featuring a diverse cast of iconic characters, multiple modes, and a fully-fledged training mode to perfect your moves. Gather your friends for local & online matches! Prepare to Make Your Impact!

56% positive · 164 reviews
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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
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Content Planned
Development Uncertain

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Cross Impact is a free-to-play Early Access platform fighter from Team Impact that launched on December 29, 2023. The game has received steady post-launch updates: new characters (Cowboy, V1, Fark, NAIR Block, Jumbo Josh, Gwen Colgrave), new stages, workshop support, and numerous balance and performance patches across 2024 and into early 2025. On January 27, 2025, the developers posted a candid blog acknowledging that the team had gotten smaller and that switching to a free-to-play model had brought financial challenges. Despite this, they committed to continued development and published a 2025 roadmap promising more content, new characters, and improvements throughout the year. Version 0.5.0 shipped on March 28, 2025, delivering two new characters and a range of engine, balance, and stage improvements. The update post noted that some planned items didn't make it in time and that a hotfix was coming "ASAP." However, as of June 21, 2026, no further communications, patches, or updates have been published since March 28, 2025 — a gap of roughly 15 months. This breaks the previously active update cadence, leaves the promised hotfix and 2025 roadmap unaddressed, and comes on the heels of the team's own admission of financial strain and a reduced headcount. The combination of unresolved commitments, known studio stress, and extended silence makes the current state of development unclear.
Evidence
Version 0.5.0 ships with two new characters and major improvements; developer notes some features didn't make it in and a hotfix is coming soon — this is the last communication from the team as of June 21, 2026
news post · Mar 28, 2025 source development ongoing
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2025 roadmap published outlining new characters, improvements, and community-driven features planned throughout the year
news post · Jan 27, 2025 source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Larsonsoft
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Overview

Cross Impact is an Early Access platform fighter designed to celebrate the indie game community. It is still under development and subject to changes and improvements based on community feedback. Experience intense battles like never before with up to 8-player simultaneous multiplayer, whether you choose to play locally or online with rollback netcode! With a unique roster featuring 12 fully playable characters from different indie franchises, 15 detailed stages, and over 30 music tracks (including remixes and returning favorites), Cross Impact is a platform fighter like no other.

Features

  • Unique Roster: Play as 12 fully playable characters from different indie franchises, each with their own moveset, playstyle, and personality.

  • Detailed Stages: Battle it out in 15 carefully crafted stages, each with its own layouts, platforms, and visual flair.

  • Epic Soundtrack: Enjoy over 30 music tracks, featuring remixes and returning favorites from your favorite indie games.

  • 8-Player Multiplayer: Duke it out with up to 8 simultaneous players locally or online with Rollback Netcode.

  • Assist: Call the help of an additional character help you out during the battle.

  • Voice Acting: Listen to voice actors bring the characters to life with their unique voices and expressions.

  • Team Battles: Form teams with friends and fight against others in thrilling team battles, with each player bringing their own strengths and strategies.

  • Training Mode: Use the fully-fledged training mode with lots of tools for labbing and hone your skills to become a true master of Cross Impact.

Characters

Introducing Ortheo, the fearless protagonist from the game Ortheo (2022), as a playable character in Cross Impact! With an All-Rounder playstyle, Ortheo is a mid-weight fighter ready to take on any challenge. His home stage is the bustling Carloon Harbor, a location that perfectly showcases his adventurous spirit.

Introducing Pal, the villainous mastermind from LUMbA: REDUX (2022), as a playable character in Cross Impact! With a rushdown/stage control playstyle and a lightweight class, Pal wields a hammer with the finesse of a swordie. Pal's home stage is My World, a location that represents his strong connection to his home dimension. Pal can summon Lumba as a special move, providing backup firepower and leading to further stage control.

Introducing Alex, the enigmatic fighter from YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG (2019), as a playable character in Cross Impact! With a mix-ups/stage control playstyle and a light weight class, Alex plays like no other. In battle, Alex wields a unique set of moves and attacks, drawing inspiration from the surreal and otherworldly world of YIIK. His home stage is Frankton, a location that holds many secrets and memories for him.

Introducing Toree, the chirpy protagonist from Toree 3D (2021), as a playable character in Cross Impact! With a Glass Cannon playstyle, Toree is a lightweight fighter who can dish out massive damage but can also be taken down quickly. Toree's home stage is the bustling city of Neo Osaka, where busses and trucks pass by.

Introducing Jacket, the infamous assassin from Hotline Miami (2012), as a playable character in Cross Impact! With a brawler playstyle, Jacket is a mid-weight fighter who can throw his weapons with deadly precision. Jacket's home stage is The Metro, which is where his first mission takes place.

Introducing Stardrop, the bouncy hero from Indie Pogo (2018), as a playable character in Cross Impact! With a unique playstyle, Stardrop is always jumping and can charge aerials and parkour to compensate. Their home stage is Colosseum, where the character selection screen in Indie Pogo takes place.

Introducing Cowboy, the western swordsman from Your Only Move Is HUSTLE (2022), as a playable character in Cross Impact! Our first traditional sword-wielder, with fast moves. Utilize their explosive bullets & the sword's long range. Cowboy's home stage is Hustle Highway, where the fights from Your Only Move Is Hustle take place.

Introducing V1, the dead-cold killing machine from ULTRAKILL (2020), as a playable character in Cross Impact! V1 has a style meter, can cancel moves, and has a powerful jab. V1's home stage is Layer Two.

Introducing Fark, the high-speed, electric robot from Spark the Electric Jester (2017)! Fark brings his lightning-fast reflexes and devastating combos to the battle in Cross Impact, capable of dashing around opponents and delivering powerful strikes with his electrified blade. Fark’s home stage is Flower Mountain City.

Introducing NAIR Block, the nonsensical enigma from NAIR (2021), as a playable character in Cross Impact! NAIR Block is… well, ihard to describe. It defies logic, physics, and reason in every way. With a unique chaotic playstyle, NAIR Block thrives on unpredictability, making it a perfect choice for players who love keeping their opponents—and themselves—on their toes.

Introducing Jackie, the overworked intern from Going Under (2020), as a playable character in Cross Impact! Jackie’s relentless hustle shines through in her high-speed mix-up playstyle. As a lightweight fighter, Jackie utilizes her arsenal of office-themed weapons—including staplers, monitors, and even... cactie?—to deliver fast and relentless attacks. Jackie’s home stage is Styxcoin, a chaotic, neon-lit crypto dungeon.

Introducing Mort the Chicken, the unlikely hero from Mort the Chicken (2000), as a playable character in Cross Impact! Mort clucks his way into the roster with a quirky mid-weight playstyle that combines agility, humor, and barnyard flair. He can also peck, flutter, and headbutt opponents, utilizing the same offbeat energy that made him a cult classic.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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