Choose Cubicolor
Choose Cubicolor if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cubicolor launched in 2016.
Cubicolor vs Jetstream
Cubicolor and Jetstream both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Cubicolor (2016) is 3 years older than Jetstream (2019). Cubicolor scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Jetstream (84.2% 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 Jetstream
Choose Jetstream if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Jetstream launched in 2019.
Both Cubicolor and Jetstream sit in Indie 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
 Cubicolor |  Jetstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (82 reviews) | 84.2% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moltenplay | Clockwork Acorn |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cubicolor (2016) is 3 years older than Jetstream (2019).
- Cubicolor scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Jetstream (84.2% positive).
- Cubicolor is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Jetstream (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Jetstream is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cubicolor has no Deck rating yet.
Cubicolor vs Jetstream — FAQ
- Should I play Cubicolor or Jetstream first?
- If you want chronology, Cubicolor (2016) came out before Jetstream (2019). 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 Cubicolor and Jetstream similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.