Choose IDEA
Choose IDEA if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. IDEA launched in 2023.
IDEA vs Cubic Enigma
IDEA and Cubic Enigma both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. IDEA (2023) is 1 year older than Cubic Enigma (2024). IDEA is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Cubic Enigma (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Cubic Enigma
Choose Cubic Enigma if you want an Adventure experience. Cubic Enigma launched in 2024.
Both IDEA and Cubic Enigma sit in 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
 IDEA |  Cubic Enigma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TLR Games | SVGames |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- IDEA (2023) is 1 year older than Cubic Enigma (2024).
- IDEA is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Cubic Enigma (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
IDEA vs Cubic Enigma — FAQ
- Should I play IDEA or Cubic Enigma first?
- If you want chronology, IDEA (2023) came out before Cubic Enigma (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 IDEA and Cubic Enigma similar?
- They overlap on 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.