Choose The Last Cube
Choose The Last Cube if you want a Casual experience. The Last Cube launched in 2022.
The Last Cube vs Lightmatter
The Last Cube and Lightmatter both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Lightmatter (2020) is 2 years older than The Last Cube (2022). The Last Cube scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Lightmatter (92.9% positive). 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 Lightmatter
Choose Lightmatter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lightmatter launched in 2020.
Both The Last Cube and Lightmatter sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 The Last Cube |  Lightmatter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (88 reviews) | 92.9% positive (437 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Improx Games | Tunnel Vision Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lightmatter (2020) is 2 years older than The Last Cube (2022).
- The Last Cube scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Lightmatter (92.9% positive).
- Lightmatter is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Last Cube (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Lightmatter is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Last Cube has no Deck rating yet.
The Last Cube vs Lightmatter — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Cube or Lightmatter first?
- If you want chronology, Lightmatter (2020) came out before The Last Cube (2022). 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 The Last Cube and Lightmatter similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.