Choose King of the Universe
Choose King of the Universe if you want a Simulation experience. King of the Universe launched in 2021.
King of the Universe vs Cube Kingdoms
King of the Universe and Cube Kingdoms 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. King of the Universe (2021) is 5 years older than Cube Kingdoms (2026). Cube Kingdoms is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than King of the Universe (7.49 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 Cube Kingdoms
Choose Cube Kingdoms if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cube Kingdoms launched in 2026.
Both King of the Universe and Cube Kingdoms 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
 King of the Universe |  Cube Kingdoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Diana Nilsson | GamingPugsStudios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- King of the Universe (2021) is 5 years older than Cube Kingdoms (2026).
- Cube Kingdoms is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than King of the Universe (7.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
King of the Universe vs Cube Kingdoms — FAQ
- Should I play King of the Universe or Cube Kingdoms first?
- If you want chronology, King of the Universe (2021) came out before Cube Kingdoms (2026). 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 King of the Universe and Cube Kingdoms 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.