Underplayed Gems

The Cub (2024)

The Cub cover
Developer
Demagog Studio
Publisher
Untold Tales, Gamersky Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 642 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and stylish precision platformer through a hostile post-apocalyptic world, blending retro challenge with modern puzzle-platforming.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and radio soundtrack, but many find the story forgettable and the platforming frustrating despite solid controls. Opinions split on whether the difficulty is satisfying or punishing, and most agree it is short, finishing in about three to five hours.

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