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Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is the definitive version of the brain-twisting first-person puzzler. Using special high-tech gloves to manipulate cubes in the environment, the player solves an array of conundrums - from physics-based challenges; to 3D jigsaws; to platform-based trials.

Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is a puzzle, indie and first-person game developed and published by Toxic Games.
Released on May 21st 2014 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 1,867 reviews of which 1,543 were positive and 324 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut into these genres:

Puzzle Indie First-Person Adventure Action Sci-fi Singleplayer Physics Space Platformer Atmospheric Science 3D Soundtrack Strategy Classic Puzzle-Platformer Difficult VR

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 2.0+ GHz (Dual Core Recommended)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 8000 Series or higher (Shader Model 3 Compatible & 128MB or more memory)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1100 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OSX 10.6
  • Processor: 2.0+ GHz (Dual Core Recommended)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or higher
  • Storage: 1200 MB available space
Linux
  • Processor: 2.0+ GHz (Dual Core Recommended)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 8000 Series or higher (Shader Model 3 Compatible & 128MB or more memory)
  • Storage: 1200 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
I played the original Q.U.B.E over 10 years ago and greatly enjoyed it back then. I'm pretty sure I got this version for free because I owned the original. Aesthetically it has a very familiar feel to the original Portal, but the gameplay is definitely different. It is a puzzle game, but instead of portals, we move blocks (and sometimes balls) around with different types of movement. It's a little hard to explain, but the great thing about this game is that it's pretty easy to intuit how everything works once you're playing it. I don't remember the story and sporadic voice-overs from the first time I played (and maybe they were added to tie into Q.U.B.E. 2?), but they're a fine addition if you wanted more story. If not, then I don't think they take anything away from the gameplay. However, if you're going to have spoken dialogue, I would recommend having subtitles as well. I found 2 of the secret beta missions so far and they were a pretty fun addition as well (although those may have been in the original game). I think this is a game where you'll know pretty quickly if you'll like it or not, and I quite enjoy it.
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Jan. 2025
There is a 10th anniversary edition which can effectively be called a remaster with better everything (including some reworked puzzles), get it instead. This edition of the game is dated and good for collecting purposes. Good but rather short puzzle game. Has a "story" (yep exactly in "", it's not much, just a narrator who fills the void) for atmosphere with some Portal vibes to it. The puzzles aren't that hard, some are easy, some are interesting. Each stage adds different variations to the mechanics. Only few of them I found annoying. There are also time running challenges as a separate mode if you are up for it.
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Dec. 2024
I think this might be one of my all-time favorite puzzle games! The minimalist design might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I personally found it charming :). The puzzles are all unique, with some of em offering challenges that’ll have you confused and frustrated for quite a bit. Combine that with some lovely sound design & an immersive soundtrack and it’s easy to lose yourself in the game for a good few hours. That said, the game’s biggest flaw imo is the recently added storyline. The whole narrative about saving humanity feels tacked on and just unnecessary. There’s no twists, no humor, no unique interactions, nothing to really hook you into the story, just leaving it as a lackluster addition that doesn't bring anything cool but drags the experience down a bit. Still, the voice actors have done a fantastic job, especially the one who voiced Commander Nowak !! Anyway, if you enjoy some nice puzzles and a slightly eerie atmosphere, this game is definitely worth your time :)
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Dec. 2024
Solid short puzzle game with a decent story and some challenging levels later in the run. If I can beat it, they can't be THAT hard. This game does feel very dated with no fov slider, no fps options other than vsync etc. You might be better off paying a few bucks extra for the 10 year edition or whatever, but for what it is, this Director's Cut is totally playable and fun
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Nov. 2024
Inspired by Portal but is its own thing. Short, makes little sense, but a pleasant experience and I wanted it to last a bit longer which is always a good sign. Don't pay too much for it, it is short.
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Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut
6.99€
7.9
1,543
324
Online players
1
Developer
Toxic Games
Publisher
Toxic Games
Release 21 May 2014
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