Choose CUBEGRID
Choose CUBEGRID if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. CUBEGRID launched in 2022.
CUBEGRID vs Vlobs
CUBEGRID and Vlobs both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. CUBEGRID (2022) is 1 year older than Vlobs (2023). CUBEGRID is free; Vlobs is paid (3.99 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 Vlobs
Choose Vlobs if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Vlobs launched in 2023.
Both CUBEGRID and Vlobs sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 CUBEGRID |  Vlobs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RPGames | Lost Minds |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- CUBEGRID (2022) is 1 year older than Vlobs (2023).
- CUBEGRID is free; Vlobs is paid (3.99 USD).
CUBEGRID vs Vlobs — FAQ
- Should I play CUBEGRID or Vlobs first?
- If you want chronology, CUBEGRID (2022) came out before Vlobs (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 CUBEGRID and Vlobs similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 CUBEGRID free?
- Yes — CUBEGRID is a free-to-play Steam title. Vlobs is paid (3.99 USD).