Choose Cube Universe
Choose Cube Universe if you want a RPG game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. Cube Universe launched in 2018.
Cube Universe vs The Szyk
Cube Universe and The Szyk both land in Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Cube Universe (2018) is 7 years older than The Szyk (2025). The Szyk is free; Cube Universe is paid (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 The Szyk
Choose The Szyk if you want an Adventure, Free To Play, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Szyk launched in 2025.
Both Cube Universe and The Szyk sit in Indie and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN PvP, and LAN 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 |  The Szyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Beosar | Pieware |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Cube Universe (2018) is 7 years older than The Szyk (2025).
- The Szyk is free; Cube Universe is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Cube Universe vs The Szyk — FAQ
- Should I play Cube Universe or The Szyk first?
- If you want chronology, Cube Universe (2018) came out before The Szyk (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 The Szyk similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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 The Szyk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cube Universe ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; The Szyk ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.
- Is The Szyk free?
- Yes — The Szyk is a free-to-play Steam title. Cube Universe is paid (19.99 USD).