Choose Q.U.B.E. 2
Choose Q.U.B.E. 2 if you want an Action and Simulation experience. Q.U.B.E. 2 launched in 2018.
Q.U.B.E. 2 vs Aethernaut
Q.U.B.E. 2 and Aethernaut both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Q.U.B.E. 2 (2018) is 4 years older than Aethernaut (2022). Q.U.B.E. 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Aethernaut (52.9% 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 Aethernaut
Choose Aethernaut if it's currently about 32% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aethernaut launched in 2022.
Both Q.U.B.E. 2 and Aethernaut sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Q.U.B.E. 2 |  Aethernaut | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (557 reviews) | 52.9% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Toxic Games | Dragon Slumber |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Q.U.B.E. 2 (2018) is 4 years older than Aethernaut (2022).
- Q.U.B.E. 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Aethernaut (52.9% positive).
- Aethernaut is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Q.U.B.E. 2 (16.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Q.U.B.E. 2 is Deck Playable, Aethernaut is Deck Verified.
Q.U.B.E. 2 vs Aethernaut — FAQ
- Should I play Q.U.B.E. 2 or Aethernaut first?
- If you want chronology, Q.U.B.E. 2 (2018) came out before Aethernaut (2022). 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 Q.U.B.E. 2 and Aethernaut similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.