In-game event23 Jun 2026Update 1.1.2 (Artifacts balance, reroll)Hello! Patch 1.1.2 revises the balancing of artefacts, as well as the reroll mechanic. It should be a bit less of a challenge with this patch. Thank you for your support, and feel free to share your feedback. Patch Notes 1.1.2 · Adjustments: · Artifacts: · Artifact Rerolls: · Base cost reduced: 30 → 15 · Reroll cost reset: Every floor → Every puzzle · Common: · Bronze Coin: HP gain increased (2…
Hello, CiniCross Update 1.1 brings new content, balance adjustments, bug fixes, and a brand-new language: Japanese. Most of the new content revolves around the new Companion mechanic, featuring several new artifacts and a brand-new class built around them. You can find the full list of additions and changes below. PATCH NOTES 1.1.1 : Thank you for your support, and feel free to share your feedb…
Hello, This update brings a large portion of the improvements added to the game since its release to the demo. The demo will now be updated more regularly, whenever certain additions are also relevant for this version. Among these improvements, you will find: · Steam Deck support · New languages (beta) · A new selection of content for the demo (artifacts, items, bosses, …) · A difficulty based…
Hello, This update adds several languages (German, Polish, and Simplified Chinese) in beta, puzzle chains, optimizations, D-pad support, and more. Patch Notes 1.0.8: · New Features / Additions: · New Languages (Beta): · German · Simplified Chinese · Polish · Puzzle Chains: · Starting from floor 3, some puzzles appearing on the map are now part of puzzle chains of the same difficulty that grant…
Hello, This update, currently in beta, adds two languages and improves game performance. Some systems have been significantly revised, and the languages have only been tested by a limited number of players. Therefore, this update is initially in beta. Here's how to activate the beta version: Library > CiniCross > Gear icon on the right > Properties > Beta Versions > Select the beta version.…
Hello, This (seemingly) small update improves the game’s performance across all puzzle phases. The gameplay experience is now smoother and more stable. There is still work to be done on optimization, but this is a solid step forward. Patch Notes 1.0.6: · Adjustments: · Boss: · The Leech: Recovers 2% of its max HP each time an error is made. → Recovers 2% of its max HP (max 100 HP) each time an…
Hello, This small update mainly adjusts the boss "The Leech," which could block certain runs due to its imbalance/difficulty. It also brings a few adjustments and bug fixes, such as automatic errors occurring at the start of a puzzle. Patch Notes 1.0.5: · Adjustments: · Bosses: · The Leech : Recovers 3% of max HP for each HP you lose → Now recovers 2% of max HP for each mistake you make. · The…
Hello, This update adds a “Pacifist Timer” option to stop taking damage from the timer, several accessibility options, changes to the “Black Cat” boss, and more… It also fixes several bugs. Patch Notes 1.0.4: · New Features / Additions: · Pacifist Timer : You can enable “Pacifist Timer” mode in the Settings menu. When enabled, the player will no longer take any damage when time runs out. This s…
This second bundle includes a classic of the genre, Pictopix! The Pictopix + CiniCross bundle is available as a "Complete the Set" offer with a -8% discount. Pictopix lets you continue enjoying Nonograms in a more traditional and relaxed way than CiniCross. If you already own Pictopix, the bundle lets you complete your collection with an additional 8% discount on the individual price of CiniCro…
The first bundle including CiniCross is available, and I'm very happy to announce it! The CiniCross / Squeakross: Home Squeak Home bundle is available as a "Complete the Set" offer with a -15% discount. If you enjoy Nonograms, this is a great opportunity to discover Squeakross: Home Squeak Home - a cozy and charming take on the genre, with a relaxing atmosphere and its own unique approach. Whet…
Hello, This update adds in-game saves so you can quit the game and resume your run later. It also fixes some important bugs. A few balancing adjustments have also been made. Update 1.0.3 : · New Feature : · In-Game Save: Save your current run at the end of each floor (except Floor 0). Resume it at any time from the main menu. This save is stored via Steam Cloud, allowing you to continue your ru…
Hello, This update fixes several important bugs, including some crashes/freezes. A few balance adjustments have also been made. CiniCross is now “ Steam Deck Verified ”. Some additional Quality of Life (QoL) improvements for controllers will still be added later (such as native D-Pad support, which is currently only possible via Steam Input remapping). A separate post will be made on this topic…
Hello, This update is a small one but fixes an important bug encountered by some players: the soft-lock caused by the lever not being visible in the Rewards screen. Patch Notes 1.0.1: · Fixed a bug where the lever did not appear in the Rewards screen. · Reduced the probability of the “Nothing” loot by 20%. · Modified the Black Cat boss: effect interval changed from every 10s → 15s (new). It is…
CiniCross is now available on Steam Thank you to everyone who played the demo, added the game to their wishlist, shared feedback, or supported the project during development. CiniCross is available for $9.95 thanks to a 17% launch discount valid for one week . The regular price is $11.99. Even though the game is officially released, support will continue: I’m planning balance adjustments, bug f…
I can’t wait for you to discover all the new features and improvements added since the demo. This launch marks an important milestone, but development will continue after release with, for example, balance adjustments and bug fixes based on your feedback. A huge thank you to everyone who played the demo, added the game to their wishlist , and supported the project so far. Your help has been ess…
Hello, There will be a pause in demo updates after this one (except in the case of major bugs), in order to continue developing the full version of CiniCross more efficiently. This update seems to be on the right track. Please feel free to keep sharing your feedback, I’ll continue reading it and taking it into account. A big thank you to everyone who has provided feedback since the last patch a…
Hello, Thank you for all the feedback you keep sending - it’s extremely helpful for development. I continue to read and take it into account. It’s now been one week since the Steam Next Fest ended. It was a fantastic event for CiniCross, so I wanted to thank you all for your support. I’ll keep posting updates when they become significant enough. Here is the content of the latest update: NEW CON…
Hello, This update brings gameplay improvements , several new items , as well as balance adjustments to certain artifacts. Thank you again for all your feedback; it helps me prioritize and refine the overall game experience. New features: · It is now possible to choose your reward artifacts from a random selection . · New items added: Red Potion, Small Red Potion, Bloody Die, Goblin Eyes, Time…
Hello everyone, First of all, I want to sincerely thank you for trying out the CiniCross demo. So many of you have joined us, and your feedback has been incredibly valuable in helping improve the game. This update addresses several major issues recently identified and includes general stability improvements . I’m reading every single piece of feedback , and it truly helps shape the next steps o…
🎉 The CiniCross demo is now available! 🎉 After several playtests filled with valuable feedback, the demo is finally here. A huge thank you to everyone who helped test and improve the game ❤️ With this demo, you can get a first taste of CiniCross in a limited version designed to showcase the core experience. Demo Content: · 3 unlockable classes: Farmer, Soldier, and Archer · 6 unique bosses to…
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