Choose CubeHub
Choose CubeHub if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. CubeHub launched in 2019.
CubeHub vs Chess for idiots
CubeHub and Chess for idiots 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. CubeHub (2019) is 5 years older than Chess for idiots (2024). Chess for idiots is free; CubeHub is paid (0.99 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 Chess for idiots
Choose Chess for idiots if you want a Strategy and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Chess for idiots launched in 2024.
Both CubeHub and Chess for idiots 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
 CubeHub |  Chess for idiots | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 94.4% positive (378 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | VirtexUniverse | Polish Hacker |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- CubeHub (2019) is 5 years older than Chess for idiots (2024).
- Chess for idiots is free; CubeHub is paid (0.99 USD).
- Chess for idiots is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CubeHub has no Deck rating yet.
CubeHub vs Chess for idiots — FAQ
- Should I play CubeHub or Chess for idiots first?
- If you want chronology, CubeHub (2019) came out before Chess for idiots (2024). 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 CubeHub and Chess for idiots 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.
- Does CubeHub have multiplayer like Chess for idiots?
- No. Chess for idiots supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while CubeHub is listed as single-player only.
- Is Chess for idiots free?
- Yes — Chess for idiots is a free-to-play Steam title. CubeHub is paid (0.99 USD).