Clever, satisfying puzzles
Mentioned in ~2 in 5 positive reviews
“when something finally clicks and you figure out what the game wants from you, it's incredibly satisfying and completely worth it”
Steam review · 8.8 h played ↗
Cube Escape: Paradox
Worth buying? What 278 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 278 Steam reviews actually say.
Overwhelmingly PositiveOverwhelmingly Positive · 98%Rusty Lake2018Psychological Horror · Point & Click · Puzzle
Free to play
Open on Steam ↗US Steam price, checked 5 h ago
The verdict
A short, atmospheric Rusty Lake escape-room puzzler with a live-action tie-in film and a free first chapter. Skip it if you hate obscure puzzles, walkthroughs, or paid second halves.
Great for
Fans of surreal escape rooms and Rusty Lake lore who enjoy tough puzzles and unusual film tie-ins
Main risk
Obscure puzzle logic forces walkthroughs, and Chapter 1 ends on a cliffhanger that requires paid Chapter 2
What players love
Intriguing story and Rusty Lake lore
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 positive reviews
“the overarching story that connects every title”
Steam review · 4.4 h played ↗
Short film tie-in is innovative
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 positive reviews
“The way the film connects to the game and expands the mystery is brilliant”
Steam review · 3.7 h played ↗
Creepy surreal atmosphere
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 positive reviews
“the environment and atmosphere are incredible, and the way this game delves into Dale's psyche is amazing”
Steam review · 43.3 h played ↗
Free Chapter 1 and cheap Chapter 2
Mentioned in ~1 in 10 positive reviews
“is more than worth the price, and is a better product than many $30 and even $60 games on steam.”
Steam review · 2.8 h played ↗
Great music and art design
Mentioned in ~1 in 11 positive reviews
“The game is visually stunning, and the music keeps you hooked all the way through.”
Steam review · 3.7 h played ↗
What players complain about
Obscure puzzles require walkthroughs
Mentioned in ~1 in 3 negative reviews
“it made me realize how random the solution were to puzzles, and that I would have never naturally arrived at those solutions without looking up a guide.”
Steam review · 2.2 h played ↗
Confusing, unsatisfying story
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“You will ask yourself questions while playing Cube Escape, and no, those questions will not be answered.”
Steam review · 6.7 h played ↗
Half the game is paywalled
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 negative reviews
“To tell me that the game is free though, and then to demand I cough up a couple dollars to play what could rightfully be considered the second half of the core game just leaves a poor taste in my mouth.”
Steam review · 2.1 h played ↗
Tedious backtracking and repetition
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 negative reviews
“The amount of backtracking needed in the forest is just too annoying for me personally.”
Steam review · 1.7 h played ↗
Bugs and progress-breaking glitches
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 negative reviews
“The pencil puzzle in chapter one is bugged to the point I cannot proceed.”
Steam review · 20.1 h played ↗
Key content hidden in the external film
Mentioned in ~1 in 16 negative reviews
“Over half of the game content is outside of the game.”
Steam review · 31.3 h played ↗
System requirements
From the Steam store page
Steam Deck: Playable120 MB
Minimum
OSMicrosoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7,8, 10 or later
Processor1.8 Ghz Processor
Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsDirect X 9.0c compatible video card
Storage120 MB available space
OSMicrosoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7,8, 10 or later
Processor1.8 Ghz Processor
Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsDirect X 9.0c compatible video card
Storage120 MB available space
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