Choose Dungeon & Derision
Choose Dungeon & Derision if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dungeon & Derision launched in 2020.
Dungeon & Derision vs Cube Heroes
Dungeon & Derision and Cube Heroes both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Dungeon & Derision (2020) is 3 years older than Cube Heroes (2023). Dungeon & Derision is free; Cube Heroes is paid (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 Heroes
Choose Cube Heroes if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cube Heroes launched in 2023.
Both Dungeon & Derision and Cube Heroes sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Dungeon & Derision |  Cube Heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alexis Angely | Soultech |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Dungeon & Derision (2020) is 3 years older than Cube Heroes (2023).
- Dungeon & Derision is free; Cube Heroes is paid (5.99 USD).
Dungeon & Derision vs Cube Heroes — FAQ
- Should I play Dungeon & Derision or Cube Heroes first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeon & Derision (2020) came out before Cube Heroes (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 Dungeon & Derision and Cube Heroes similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Dungeon & Derision free?
- Yes — Dungeon & Derision is a free-to-play Steam title. Cube Heroes is paid (5.99 USD).