Choose Cubemen
Choose Cubemen if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cubemen launched in 2012.
Cubemen vs Cubemen 2
Cubemen and Cubemen 2 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. Cubemen (2012) is 1 year older than Cubemen 2 (2013). Cubemen scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Cubemen 2 (65.9% positive). 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 Cubemen 2
Choose Cubemen 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cubemen 2 launched in 2013.
Both Cubemen and Cubemen 2 sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Cubemen |  Cubemen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (227 reviews) | 65.9% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | 3 Sprockets | 3 Sprockets |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Cubemen (2012) is 1 year older than Cubemen 2 (2013).
- Cubemen scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Cubemen 2 (65.9% positive).
- Cubemen is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cubemen 2 (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Cubemen vs Cubemen 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Cubemen or Cubemen 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Cubemen (2012) came out before Cubemen 2 (2013). 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 Cubemen and Cubemen 2 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.