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Subcube vs A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey

Subcube and A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Subcube (2019) is 5 years older than A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey (2024). Subcube is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey (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 Subcube

Choose Subcube if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Subcube launched in 2019.

Choose A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey

Choose A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey launched in 2024.

Both Subcube and A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey sit in 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

Subcube vs A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey — Steam metadata comparison
Subcube — Steam game coverSubcubeA Maze Dream: the puzzle journey — Steam game coverA Maze Dream: the puzzle journey
Released20192024
GenresIndie, CasualStrategy, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDizzy Mind GamesCooperative Dreams

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Subcube vs A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey — FAQ

Should I play Subcube or A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey first?
If you want chronology, Subcube (2019) came out before A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey (2024). 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 Subcube and A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey similar?
They overlap on 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.