# CrossCells

> 2017 puzzle video game

**Wikidata**: [Q106824348](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106824348)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/crosscells

## Summary
CrossCells is a 2017 single-player puzzle video game developed by Matthew Brown. It was released digitally and is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux (distributed on Steam and other digital platforms).

## Key Facts
- CrossCells is a puzzle video game first published on 2017-05-26.  
- Developer: Matthew Brown.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux.  
- Distribution format: digital distribution (distributed via Steam).  
- Steam application ID: 632000 (available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux).  
- Listed in multiple game databases: rawg_game_id "crosscells"; mobygames_game_id 116678; howlongtobeat_id 46092; tuxdb_game_id 3799; gamingonlinux_database_id 6905.  
- Additional platform/index IDs: lutris_game_id "crosscells"; steamgriddb_id 18242; vglist_video_game_id 38485; gog_dreamlist_id "crosscells-2017".  
- Language of work or name: English.

## FAQs
### Q: What is CrossCells?
A: CrossCells is a single-player puzzle video game developed by Matthew Brown and published digitally on 2017-05-26.

### Q: Which platforms does CrossCells run on?
A: CrossCells runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is available via digital distribution (notably on Steam).

### Q: Where can I find CrossCells on Steam?
A: CrossCells is listed on Steam under application ID 632000 and is distributed for Windows, macOS, and Linux through that platform.

### Q: Who developed CrossCells?
A: CrossCells was developed by Matthew Brown.

### Q: In what language is CrossCells released?
A: The game is released in English.

## Why It Matters
CrossCells represents an independently developed, single-player puzzle title that was released in 2017 and made widely available through digital distribution channels. Its cross-platform availability on Windows, macOS, and Linux (with a Steam application ID covering all three) makes it accessible to a broad desktop user base. The developer credit to Matthew Brown places it in the context of indie game development. The game's presence across numerous game databases and indexing services (Steam, rawg, Mobygames, HowLongToBeat, Lutris, TuxDB, GamingOnLinux, and others) shows it has been cataloged and maintained in standard gaming reference sources, aiding discoverability and archival. For players and researchers, CrossCells is a concrete example of a modern digital-first puzzle game that supports multiple desktop operating systems and is distributed through mainstream digital storefronts.

## Notable For
- Cross-platform availability on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux with a single Steam application ID (632000).  
- Developed by indie developer Matthew Brown and released on 2017-05-26.  
- Distributed digitally via Steam and indexed by multiple gaming databases (Mobygames, rawg, HowLongToBeat, Lutris, TuxDB, GamingOnLinux).  
- Clear single-player puzzle game classification and English-language release.

## Body

### Overview
- Title: CrossCells.  
- Instance of: video game.  
- Genre: puzzle video game.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Developer: Matthew Brown.  
- Language: English.

### Release and Distribution
- Publication date: 2017-05-26.  
- Distribution format: digital distribution.  
- Primary distributor listing: Steam.  
- Steam application ID: 632000 (qualifier: available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux).

### Platforms and System Context
- Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux.  
- The game is listed on platform-specific and cross-platform indexes (e.g., Lutris, TuxDB) that track Linux and multi-OS titles.  
- Provided OS metadata indicates the game targets desktop operating systems rather than console or mobile platforms.

### Developer and Credits
- Developer credited as Matthew Brown.  
- No additional development studio or publisher names are provided in the source data beyond distribution via Steam.

### Database and Index Identifiers
- rawg_game_id: "crosscells".  
- tuxdb_game_id: 3799.  
- lutris_game_id: "crosscells".  
- steamgriddb_id: 18242.  
- pcgamingwiki_id: "CrossCells" (qualifier P9675: 62580).  
- gamespot_game_id: "crosscells".  
- gog_dreamlist_id: "crosscells-2017".  
- howlongtobeat_id: 46092.  
- mobygames_game_id: 116678 (also listed under a former scheme as "crosscells").  
- thinky_games_game_id: "crosscells".  
- vglist_video_game_id: 38485.  
- gamerprofiles_game_id: 27wD.  
- gamingonlinux_database_id: 6905.  
- databáze_her_video_game_id: 12919.  
- giant_bomb_id (former scheme): 3030-63687.  
- internet_game_database_game_id: "crosscells" (qualifier P9043: 28924).

### Classification and Metadata
- Instance of: video game (Wikidata description: "2017 puzzle video game").  
- Language of work or name: English (reference: Steam entry).  
- Distributed by: Steam (distribution references present).  

### Notes
- All distribution and indexing entries indicate a digitally distributed, desktop-focused puzzle title.  
- The available identifiers and database entries provide multiple reference points for further lookup in gaming archives and storefronts.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839
4. GOG Dreamlist