Choose Novi Cube
Choose Novi Cube if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Novi Cube launched in 2022.
Novi Cube vs Rack and Slay
Novi Cube and Rack and Slay both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Novi Cube (2022) is 2 years older than Rack and Slay (2024). Rack and Slay scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Novi Cube (79.3% 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 Rack and Slay
Choose Rack and Slay if you want a Strategy game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Rack and Slay launched in 2024.
Both Novi Cube and Rack and Slay sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Novi Cube |  Rack and Slay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) | 92.2% positive (408 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rand.Exe Studios | Ludokultur |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Novi Cube (2022) is 2 years older than Rack and Slay (2024).
- Rack and Slay scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Novi Cube (79.3% positive).
- Novi Cube is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Rack and Slay (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Novi Cube is Deck Playable, Rack and Slay is Deck Verified.
Novi Cube vs Rack and Slay — FAQ
- Should I play Novi Cube or Rack and Slay first?
- If you want chronology, Novi Cube (2022) came out before Rack and Slay (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 Novi Cube and Rack and Slay similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.