Choose Cube Runner
Choose Cube Runner if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.1% positive across 261 reviews.
Cube Runner vs 2D Neon Cube
Cube Runner and 2D Neon Cube both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Cube Runner (2016) is 1 year older than 2D Neon Cube (2017). Cube Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (80.1% positive) than 2D Neon Cube (56.5% 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 2D Neon Cube
Choose 2D Neon Cube if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2D Neon Cube launched in 2017.
Both Cube Runner and 2D Neon Cube sit in Action and Indie 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 |  2D Neon Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.1% positive (261 reviews) | 56.5% positive (115 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EGAMER | Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cube Runner (2016) is 1 year older than 2D Neon Cube (2017).
- Cube Runner scores higher on Steam reviews (80.1% positive) than 2D Neon Cube (56.5% positive).
- 2D Neon Cube is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Cube Runner (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Cube Runner is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 2D Neon Cube has no Deck rating yet.
Cube Runner vs 2D Neon Cube — FAQ
- Which is better, Cube Runner or 2D Neon Cube?
- On Steam reviews Cube Runner scores higher (80.1% positive) than 2D Neon Cube (56.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cube Runner 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 2D Neon Cube first?
- If you want chronology, Cube Runner (2016) came out before 2D Neon Cube (2017). 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 2D Neon Cube similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cube Runner is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 2D Neon Cube doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.