Choose Cube Universe
Choose Cube Universe if you want an Early Access experience. Cube Universe launched in 2018.
Cube Universe vs Necesse
Cube Universe and Necesse both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Cube Universe (2018) is 7 years older than Necesse (2025). Necesse is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Cube Universe (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Necesse
Choose Necesse if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 11,720 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Cube Universe and Necesse sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 Universe |  Necesse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 94.6% positive (11,720 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Beosar | Fair Games ApS |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Cube Universe (2018) is 7 years older than Necesse (2025).
- Necesse is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Cube Universe (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Necesse is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cube Universe has no Deck rating yet.
Cube Universe vs Necesse — FAQ
- Should I play Cube Universe or Necesse first?
- If you want chronology, Cube Universe (2018) came out before Necesse (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 Universe and Necesse similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.
- Do both Cube Universe and Necesse have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cube Universe ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Necesse ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.