Choose Isotiles 2
Choose Isotiles 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Isotiles 2 launched in 2019.
Isotiles 2 vs CUBEGRID
Isotiles 2 and CUBEGRID both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Isotiles 2 (2019) is 3 years older than CUBEGRID (2022). CUBEGRID is free; Isotiles 2 is paid (2.99 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 CUBEGRID
Choose CUBEGRID if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. CUBEGRID launched in 2022.
Both Isotiles 2 and CUBEGRID sit in Strategy, 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
 Isotiles 2 |  CUBEGRID | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robert Alvarez | RPGames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Isotiles 2 (2019) is 3 years older than CUBEGRID (2022).
- CUBEGRID is free; Isotiles 2 is paid (2.99 USD).
Isotiles 2 vs CUBEGRID — FAQ
- Should I play Isotiles 2 or CUBEGRID first?
- If you want chronology, Isotiles 2 (2019) came out before CUBEGRID (2022). 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 Isotiles 2 and CUBEGRID similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Is CUBEGRID free?
- Yes — CUBEGRID is a free-to-play Steam title. Isotiles 2 is paid (2.99 USD).