Choose 9.8
Choose 9.8 if you want a Strategy experience. 9.8 launched in 2027.
9.8 vs Cubersum
9.8 and Cubersum both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Cubersum (2026) is 1 year older than 9.8 (2027). 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 Cubersum
Choose Cubersum if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Cubersum launched in 2026.
Both 9.8 and Cubersum sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 9.8 |  Cubersum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tremoço Games | Antinomic Sequence |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Cubersum (2026) is 1 year older than 9.8 (2027).
9.8 vs Cubersum — FAQ
- Should I play 9.8 or Cubersum first?
- If you want chronology, Cubersum (2026) came out before 9.8 (2027). 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 9.8 and Cubersum similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.