Games like The Cub on Steam

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Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

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Price 19.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 14 Apr 2016

Cradle

Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert.

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Price 12.99€
Rating 6.9
Release 24 Jul 2015

The Talos Principle

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

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Price -86% 4.13€
Rating 9.3
Release 11 Dec 2014

网瘾少年2005 Internet addicted youth 2005

"Internet Addicted Youth 2005" is a narrative-driven role-playing game. If you also yearn to revisit that era and relive the bittersweet experiences of an internet-addicted teenager, then perhaps, here, you'll find the answers you seek...

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Price 1.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 03 Oct 2023

Röki

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

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Price -94% 1.29€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Jul 2020

Call of the Sea

Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition.

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Price -93% 1.33€
Rating 8.6
Release 08 Dec 2020

INMOST

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

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Price 12.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 21 Aug 2020

The Search

Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!

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Price -70% 1.19€
Rating 7.1
Release 13 Apr 2017

AER Memories of Old

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

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Price -90% 1.49€
Rating 8.3
Release 25 Oct 2017

Thomas Was Alone

Guide a group of rectangles through a series of obstacles, using their different skills together to get to the end of each environment.

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Price -50% 3.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 12 Nov 2012

Most played games like The Cub on Steam

Take a look at the top games like The Cub that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.

1. Celeste

Similarity 54% Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain. Celeste is a precision platformer, difficult and pixel graphics game developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games and Ltd. and published by Maddy Makes Games Inc.. Released on January 25th 2018 has received 117,917 reviews of which 114,924 were positive and 2,993 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like The Cub, thanks to its 1,502 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Road 96 🛣️

Similarity 52% Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same! Road 96 🛣️ is a first-person, colorful and 1990's game developed by Digixart and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 16th 2021 has received 20,941 reviews of which 19,218 were positive and 1,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 132 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like The Cub based on player count.
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3. The Entropy Centre

Similarity 57% Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time. The Entropy Centre is a puzzle, first-person and sci-fi game developed by Stubby Games and published by Playstack. Released on November 03rd 2022 has received 3,453 reviews of which 3,106 were positive and 347 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 124 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like The Cub based on player count.
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4. The Talos Principle

Similarity 50% The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything). The Talos Principle is a puzzle, philosophical and first-person game developed by Croteam and published by Croteam and Devolver Digital. Released on December 11th 2014 has received 31,660 reviews of which 30,206 were positive and 1,454 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like The Cub.
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5. FAR: Lone Sails

Similarity 57% Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find? FAR: Lone Sails is a atmospheric, adventure and post-apocalyptic game developed by Okomotive and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on May 17th 2018 has received 21,016 reviews of which 19,958 were positive and 1,058 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like The Cub.
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1,058

99
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6. GRIS

Similarity 52% Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. GRIS is a beautiful, atmospheric and great soundtrack game developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on December 13th 2018 has received 82,491 reviews of which 79,517 were positive and 2,974 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like The Cub.
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2,974

90
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7. ELEX II

Similarity 53% In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever. ELEX II is a open world, singleplayer and rpg game developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic. Released on March 01st 2022 has received 6,348 reviews of which 4,674 were positive and 1,674 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like The Cub.
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65
players

8. Viewfinder

Similarity 58% Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind. Viewfinder is a puzzle-platformer, puzzle and first-person game developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on July 18th 2023 has received 8,143 reviews of which 7,673 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like The Cub.
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470

43
players

9. Jusant

Similarity 53% Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past. Jusant is a atmospheric, action-adventure and parkour game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on October 31st 2023 has received 4,679 reviews of which 4,364 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like The Cub.
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4,364
315

43
players

10. The Last Campfire

Similarity 54% The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. The Last Campfire is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed and published by Hello Games. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 14,072 reviews of which 13,738 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like The Cub.
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13,738
334

37
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Best deals on games like The Cub on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like The Cub available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like The Cub.

1. Figment 2: Creed Valley

Similarity 52% Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments. Figment 2: Creed Valley is a soundtrack, exploration and puzzle game developed by Bedtime Digital Games and published by Bedtime Digital Games and 4Divinity. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,114 reviews of which 1,048 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

2. Eternal Threads

Similarity 50% Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. Eternal Threads is a choices matter, story rich and time manipulation game developed by Cosmonaut Studios and published by Secret Mode. Released on May 19th 2022 has received 697 reviews of which 602 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like The Cub.
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-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

3. The Entropy Centre

Similarity 57% Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time. The Entropy Centre is a puzzle, first-person and sci-fi game developed by Stubby Games and published by Playstack. Released on November 03rd 2022 has received 3,453 reviews of which 3,106 were positive and 347 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like The Cub.
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3,106
347

-94% 18.50€ 1.11€

4. Röki

Similarity 50% Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption. Röki is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Polygon Treehouse and published by United Label and CI Games. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 2,858 reviews of which 2,570 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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2,570
288

-94% 21.50€ 1.29€

5. The Last Campfire

Similarity 54% The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home. The Last Campfire is a puzzle, adventure and singleplayer game developed and published by Hello Games. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 14,072 reviews of which 13,738 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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13,738
334

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

6. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

Similarity 54% The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a adventure, singleplayer and atmospheric game developed by DO MY BEST and published by tinyBuild. Released on June 22nd 2023 has received 2,068 reviews of which 1,909 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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1,909
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-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

7. Call of the Sea

Similarity 50% Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition. Call of the Sea is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 08th 2020 has received 4,979 reviews of which 4,409 were positive and 570 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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-93% 19.00€ 1.33€

8. Genesis Noir

Similarity 57% A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love. Genesis Noir is a noir, point & click and story rich game developed by Feral Cat Den and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on March 26th 2021 has received 1,960 reviews of which 1,541 were positive and 419 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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1,541
419

-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

9. Jusant

Similarity 53% Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past. Jusant is a atmospheric, action-adventure and parkour game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on October 31st 2023 has received 4,679 reviews of which 4,364 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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4,364
315

-92% 24.88€ 1.99€

10. Paradise Lost

Similarity 53% It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth. Paradise Lost is a underground, walking simulator and exploration game developed by PolyAmorous and published by Walkabout. Released on March 24th 2021 has received 2,363 reviews of which 1,518 were positive and 845 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like The Cub.
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1,518
845

-92% 15.38€ 1.23€

Free games like The Cub on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like The Cub you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like The Cub.

1. Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)

Similarity 57% After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him. Beneath a Steel Sky (1994) is a adventure, free to play and point & click game developed and published by Revolution Software Ltd. Released on July 27th 2020 has received 487 reviews of which 438 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like The Cub.
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2. The Flood

Similarity 53% The Flood is a peaceful 5 minute narrative experience in which you pilot a little boat down a river. It's a gentle reminder that sometimes we should stop worrying about our destination and just enjoy the journey. The Flood is a free to play, indie and relaxing game developed and published by Ondrej Angelovic. Released on March 30th 2018 has received 1,221 reviews of which 1,024 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like The Cub.
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3. Cloud Climber

Similarity 52% A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built. Cloud Climber is a free to play, walking simulator and adventure game developed and published by Two Star Games. Released on January 14th 2021 has received 4,061 reviews of which 3,736 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like The Cub.
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