Games like Cube Runner

Cube Runner is a fast-paced 3D action platformer where players dodge and destroy obstacles through precise timing and reflexes. It offers a challenging and addictive experience with varied levels and gravity-defying mechanics.

83% positive from 1,231 · 2016 · 6% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.49 (2017-02-14)

CasualIndieActionPlatformerGreat Soundtrack

Six games like Cube Runner

Shio

79% positive from 1,550 reviews20174% finish it

Shio is a challenging side-scrolling platformer where players jump between floating lanterns. It features a sad, mysterious story and environmental puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise Shio's beautiful artwork and chill side-scrolling gameplay, finding it better than expected.

The catchFloaty, single-button jump lacks precision and nuance

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Casual.

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VVVVVV

96% positive from 4,540 reviews2010Deck Verified

VVVVVV is a challenging retro platformer where players reverse gravity instead of jumping to navigate minimalist levels. It offers fast-paced exploration with frequent checkpoints and a chiptune soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique gravity-flipping platforming, tight controls, and challenging precision, comparing it to other games that have adopted similar mechanics.

The catchControls are slippery and floaty, which fights the precision the levels demand.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Action.

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The End Is Nigh

94% positive from 3,444 reviews201712% finish itDeck Verified

This is a challenging adventure platformer about collecting items and overcoming difficult levels. The game features a dark, stressful atmosphere as you guide a survivor on a quest.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Super Meat Boy and Celeste, praising its precise movement and challenging, polished platforming.

The catchThe later half hands you limited lives, so dying too often restarts a whole area.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Action.

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Electronic Super Joy

90% positive from 3,281 reviews20132% finish itDeck Verified

This is a brutally hard 2D platformer with electronic music. Players run, jump, and smash through levels with unique mechanics.

The catchDifficulty comes from trial and error and unfair deaths rather than tight platforming.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Action.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Action.

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Freedom Planet

95% positive from 2,514 reviews2014Deck Playable

Combat platformer with fast-paced movement and unique character abilities. Explore stages, collect items, and battle aliens in an adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise Freedom Planet as a polished, fast-paced "Sonic-like" with cool combat, challenging bosses, and engaging level exploration.

The catchBoss fights spike difficulty with hard-to-dodge attack patterns

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Action.

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More about Cube Runner

What players liked

Players praise the perfect gameplay and good graphics, noting the unique ability to flip the world.

The catch

The asking price is wildly inflated for barely an hour or two of simple levels.

Reviews: 83% positive from 1,231
Released: 2016
Finish it: 6% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.49 (2017-02-14)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 83% positive, but with 1,231 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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