Choose Cube Runner
Choose Cube Runner if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Cube Runner launched in 2016.
Cube Runner vs Pikuniku
Cube Runner and Pikuniku both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Cube Runner (2016) is 3 years older than Pikuniku (2019). Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Cube Runner (80.1% 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 Pikuniku
Choose Pikuniku if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 3,642 reviews.
Both Cube Runner and Pikuniku sit in Action, 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
 Cube Runner |  Pikuniku | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.1% positive (261 reviews) | 95.9% positive (3,642 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | EGAMER | Arnaud De Bock, Rémi Forcadell, Alan Zucconi, Calum Bowen |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cube Runner (2016) is 3 years older than Pikuniku (2019).
- Pikuniku scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Cube Runner (80.1% positive).
- Pikuniku is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Cube Runner (12.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Pikuniku has co-op; Cube Runner does not.
- Steam Deck: Cube Runner is Deck Playable, Pikuniku is Deck Verified.
Cube Runner vs Pikuniku — FAQ
- Which is better, Cube Runner or Pikuniku?
- On Steam reviews Pikuniku scores higher (95.9% positive) than Cube Runner (80.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pikuniku is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cube Runner or Pikuniku first?
- If you want chronology, Cube Runner (2016) came out before Pikuniku (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 Cube Runner and Pikuniku similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Cube Runner have multiplayer like Pikuniku?
- No. Pikuniku supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Cube Runner is listed as single-player only.