Cubico (2019)

Developer: Simon Hischier, Michael Schürmann
Publisher: Ideation Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Free To Play, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 167 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 45 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Navigating a neon geometric world with bouncy movement, puzzles that require both skill and logic, and a nostalgic synth soundtrack that evokes the 1980s.

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What players say

Players describe Cubico as a short, relaxing ball-rolling platformer with a unique terrain-manipulation gimmick, but they are split on whether it is enjoyable or frustrating. Many mention the lack of a save system forces one-sitting runs, and some find the camera movement and confusing map design off-putting.

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