Choose Cube XL
Choose Cube XL if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cube XL launched in 2018.
Cube XL vs THE DARUMA CHALLENGE
Cube XL and THE DARUMA CHALLENGE 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. Cube XL (2018) is 7 years older than THE DARUMA CHALLENGE (2025). Cube XL is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than THE DARUMA CHALLENGE (0.49 USD vs. 5.99 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 THE DARUMA CHALLENGE
Choose THE DARUMA CHALLENGE if you want an Action and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THE DARUMA CHALLENGE launched in 2025.
Both Cube XL and THE DARUMA CHALLENGE 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
 Cube XL |  THE DARUMA CHALLENGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Timberwolf Studios | Mūn Mūn Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cube XL (2018) is 7 years older than THE DARUMA CHALLENGE (2025).
- Cube XL is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than THE DARUMA CHALLENGE (0.49 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Cube XL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE DARUMA CHALLENGE has no Deck rating yet.
Cube XL vs THE DARUMA CHALLENGE — FAQ
- Should I play Cube XL or THE DARUMA CHALLENGE first?
- If you want chronology, Cube XL (2018) came out before THE DARUMA CHALLENGE (2025). 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 XL and THE DARUMA CHALLENGE 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 Cube XL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cube XL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE DARUMA CHALLENGE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.