Choose CUBE-e 2
Choose CUBE-e 2 if you want an Adventure experience. CUBE-e 2 launched in 2021.
CUBE-e 2 vs ASTROSMASH 1981
CUBE-e 2 and ASTROSMASH 1981 both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. CUBE-e 2 (2021) is 3 years older than ASTROSMASH 1981 (2024). ASTROSMASH 1981 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CUBE-e 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 ASTROSMASH 1981
Choose ASTROSMASH 1981 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. ASTROSMASH 1981 launched in 2024.
Both CUBE-e 2 and ASTROSMASH 1981 sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 CUBE-e 2 |  ASTROSMASH 1981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Piece Of Voxel | BBG Entertainment GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- CUBE-e 2 (2021) is 3 years older than ASTROSMASH 1981 (2024).
- ASTROSMASH 1981 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CUBE-e 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
CUBE-e 2 vs ASTROSMASH 1981 — FAQ
- Should I play CUBE-e 2 or ASTROSMASH 1981 first?
- If you want chronology, CUBE-e 2 (2021) came out before ASTROSMASH 1981 (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 CUBE-e 2 and ASTROSMASH 1981 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.