Cube Runner similar games & best alternatives

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Cube Runner

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers.

What works

  • Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • Great electronic soundtrack
  • Smooth controls and mechanics
  • Well-placed checkpoints
  • Good value at discount price

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some control and camera issues
  • Frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Limited replay value
  • Not worth full price

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Pianistic

  • Mechanic Escape

  • Vojo

  • Neon Beats

  • Escape from Tatris

  • Neon Space

More violent

Games that feels like Cube Runner but with more combat and destruction

  • Slash or Die

  • DED

  • Jet Gunner

  • Tank Destroyer

  • GravNewton

  • Dungeon of Zolthan

More competitive

Games that feels like Cube Runner but with more competition against others

  • PIXELMAN

  • Leap Up no jutsu

  • Overclocked

  • Razortron 2000

  • Nohra

  • EDGE

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  • Bars: the main motivational differences versus this game.
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Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
  • Distance on an axis: how large that difference is (ring scales show +/− points).
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom.

How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Cube Runner. These titles are not in What to play next.

Cube Runner: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026