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Games like Q.U.B.E. 2

If Q.U.B.E. 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut, ADR1FT and House of the Dying Sun — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Q.U.B.E. 2: Q.U.B.E. 2 is the sequel to the hit first-person puzzle game Q.U.B.E. You are Amelia Cross, a stranded archaeologist who has awoken among the ruins of an ancient alien landscape. With the distant help of another survivor you must solve the puzzles of this mysterious world and find a way back home.

2018ActionIndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 76Windowsby Toxic Games
Q.U.B.E. 2 — Steam game cover
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Atmospheric sci fi world with rich texture and lightingGradual introduction of mechanics without overwhelming playersPuzzles encourage experimentation and feel earnedAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into Q.U.B.E. 2 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Top pick for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is the definitive version of the brain-twisting first-person puzzler. Using special high-tech gloves to manipulate cubes in the environment, the player solves an array of conundrums - from physics-based challenges; to 3D jigsaws; to platform-based trials.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. ADR1FT

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Second-strongest match for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    ADR1FT is the story of an astronaut who wakes up floating silently in space amongst the debris of destroyed space station…the only survivor of a catastrophic event, left with no memory, a critically damaged EVA suit leaking oxygen and no way home.

    2016IndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. House of the Dying Sun

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Third-strongest match for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Elite Dangerous

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Ranked #4 for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.

    2015ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Solus Project

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Ranked #5 for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    The Solus Project is a single player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball - 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game Of The Year...

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Suicide Guy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Suicide Guy is set in the incredibile and extraordinary dreams of its protagonist. What would you do in order to save the thing you love most? Immerse yourself into his weird dreams and help him to wake up before it's too late.

    2017Action5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Vector 36

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Ranked #7 for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Race across the terraformed surface of Mars in your Skimmer, a completely customizable hover racing vehicle. Piloting skill and engineering make the difference between winning and losing in Vector 36, a Physics-Based Racer. Available with and without VR or HOTAS.

    2017ActionIndieSimulation10.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Ranked #8 for Q.U.B.E. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Play through all nine Skywalker saga films in a game unlike any other. With over 300 playable characters, over 100 vehicles, and 23 planets to explore, a galaxy far, far away has never been more fun! *Includes classic Obi-Wan Kenobi playable character

    2022ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Q.U.B.E. 2

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Portal

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Reviewers of Q.U.B.E. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

    2007Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Talos Principle

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Reviewers of Q.U.B.E. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

    2014ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Reviewers of Q.U.B.E. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Reviewers of Q.U.B.E. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is the definitive version of the brain-twisting first-person puzzler. Using special high-tech gloves to manipulate cubes in the environment, the player solves an array of conundrums - from physics-based challenges; to 3D jigsaws; to platform-based trials.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Q.U.B.E. 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Priced ~60% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Q.U.B.E. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. House of the Dying Sun

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Suicide Guy

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Suicide Guy is set in the incredibile and extraordinary dreams of its protagonist. What would you do in order to save the thing you love most? Immerse yourself into his weird dreams and help him to wake up before it's too late.

    2017Action5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Q.U.B.E. 2.

    Play through all nine Skywalker saga films in a game unlike any other. With over 300 playable characters, over 100 vehicles, and 23 planets to explore, a galaxy far, far away has never been more fun! *Includes classic Obi-Wan Kenobi playable character

    2022ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Q.U.B.E. 2

Does Q.U.B.E. 2 run on Steam Deck?
Q.U.B.E. 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Q.U.B.E. 2 cost?
Q.U.B.E. 2 is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Q.U.B.E. 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Q.U.B.E. 2 are Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut, ADR1FT, House of the Dying Sun.
Who developed Q.U.B.E. 2?
Q.U.B.E. 2 was developed by Toxic Games and published by Trapped Nerve Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Q.U.B.E. 2.

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