Choose The Curse of Kubel
Choose The Curse of Kubel if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Curse of Kubel launched in 2020.
The Curse of Kubel vs Scars of Summer
The Curse of Kubel and Scars of Summer both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The Curse of Kubel (2020) is 1 year older than Scars of Summer (2021). Scars of Summer scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than The Curse of Kubel (64.5% positive). 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 Scars of Summer
Choose Scars of Summer if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.9% positive across 137 reviews.
Both The Curse of Kubel and Scars of Summer sit in Indie and RPG 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
 The Curse of Kubel |  Scars of Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.5% positive (107 reviews) | 75.9% positive (137 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yasagure Kitsuenjyo | Shinachiku-castella |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Curse of Kubel (2020) is 1 year older than Scars of Summer (2021).
- Scars of Summer scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than The Curse of Kubel (64.5% positive).
- The Curse of Kubel is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Scars of Summer (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Curse of Kubel is Deck Playable, Scars of Summer is Deck Verified.
The Curse of Kubel vs Scars of Summer — FAQ
- Which is better, The Curse of Kubel or Scars of Summer?
- On Steam reviews Scars of Summer scores higher (75.9% positive) than The Curse of Kubel (64.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Scars of Summer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Curse of Kubel or Scars of Summer first?
- If you want chronology, The Curse of Kubel (2020) came out before Scars of Summer (2021). 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 The Curse of Kubel and Scars of Summer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.