Choose Cube Runner
Choose Cube Runner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cube Runner launched in 2016.
Cube Runner vs Projection: First Light
Cube Runner and Projection: First Light 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 4 years older than Projection: First Light (2020). Projection: First Light is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cube Runner (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Projection: First Light
Choose Projection: First Light if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Projection: First Light launched in 2020.
Both Cube Runner and Projection: First Light 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 |  Projection: First Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.1% positive (261 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EGAMER | Shadowplay Studios, Sweaty Chair, Blowfish Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cube Runner (2016) is 4 years older than Projection: First Light (2020).
- Projection: First Light is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Cube Runner (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Cube Runner is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Projection: First Light has no Deck rating yet.
Cube Runner vs Projection: First Light — FAQ
- Should I play Cube Runner or Projection: First Light first?
- If you want chronology, Cube Runner (2016) came out before Projection: First Light (2020). 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 Projection: First Light 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cube Runner is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Projection: First Light doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.