Choose Puzzle Cube
Choose Puzzle Cube if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puzzle Cube launched in 2016.
Puzzle Cube vs ArtPuzzle VR
Puzzle Cube and ArtPuzzle VR 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. Puzzle Cube (2016) is 5 years older than ArtPuzzle VR (2021). Puzzle Cube is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than ArtPuzzle VR (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 ArtPuzzle VR
Choose ArtPuzzle VR if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ArtPuzzle VR launched in 2021.
Both Puzzle Cube and ArtPuzzle VR 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
 Puzzle Cube |  ArtPuzzle VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.4% positive (58 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ThinkOfGames | ART2.team |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Puzzle Cube (2016) is 5 years older than ArtPuzzle VR (2021).
- Puzzle Cube is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than ArtPuzzle VR (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Puzzle Cube is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ArtPuzzle VR has no Deck rating yet.
Puzzle Cube vs ArtPuzzle VR — FAQ
- Should I play Puzzle Cube or ArtPuzzle VR first?
- If you want chronology, Puzzle Cube (2016) came out before ArtPuzzle VR (2021). 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 Puzzle Cube and ArtPuzzle VR 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.
- Does Puzzle Cube run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Puzzle Cube is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ArtPuzzle VR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.