Choose 3D Hardcore Cube 2
Choose 3D Hardcore Cube 2 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3D Hardcore Cube 2 launched in 2017.
3D Hardcore Cube 2 vs Balloon
3D Hardcore Cube 2 and Balloon 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. 3D Hardcore Cube 2 (2017) is 1 year older than Balloon (2018). 3D Hardcore Cube 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Balloon (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Balloon
Choose Balloon if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. Balloon launched in 2018.
Both 3D Hardcore Cube 2 and Balloon 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
 3D Hardcore Cube 2 |  Balloon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich | Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- 3D Hardcore Cube 2 (2017) is 1 year older than Balloon (2018).
- 3D Hardcore Cube 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Balloon (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
3D Hardcore Cube 2 vs Balloon — FAQ
- Should I play 3D Hardcore Cube 2 or Balloon first?
- If you want chronology, 3D Hardcore Cube 2 (2017) came out before Balloon (2018). 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 3D Hardcore Cube 2 and Balloon 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.