Choose Where Shadows Slumber
Choose Where Shadows Slumber if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Where Shadows Slumber launched in 2021.
Where Shadows Slumber vs Cube Control
Where Shadows Slumber and Cube Control both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Where Shadows Slumber (2021) is 2 years older than Cube Control (2023). Where Shadows Slumber is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cube Control (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Cube Control
Choose Cube Control if you want an Adventure experience. Cube Control launched in 2023.
Both Where Shadows Slumber and Cube Control sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Where Shadows Slumber |  Cube Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jack Kelly, Frank DiCola, Alba S. Torremocha, Noah Kellman | GooStudios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Where Shadows Slumber (2021) is 2 years older than Cube Control (2023).
- Where Shadows Slumber is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cube Control (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Where Shadows Slumber vs Cube Control — FAQ
- Should I play Where Shadows Slumber or Cube Control first?
- If you want chronology, Where Shadows Slumber (2021) came out before Cube Control (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Where Shadows Slumber and Cube Control similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.