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Cube Racer

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Racing

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    Pros

    • Addictive and fun racing gameplay
    • Creative obstacle building
    • Good multiplayer and social play
    • Free to play
    • Imaginative and varied character options

    Cons

    • Repetitive levels and lack of variety
    • Lag and server instability issues
    • Controls can be sensitive or awkward
    • Minimal narrative or story content
    • Small or inactive player base at times

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to create and choose tracks, customize cars visually, and decide their own racing style and approach."

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      "Players can freely choose characters, build obstacles, and decide their own racing strategies."

    • Competence

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      "Players engage in skillful racing and shooting to overcome many opponents and obstacles, with some challenge and feedback."

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      "Game involves skillful racing, obstacle avoidance, and timing, with some players noting difficulty and challenge."

    • Competition

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      "Multiplayer racing with leaderboards and ranks encourages competition; some frustration with player collisions."

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      "Multiplayer racing with leaderboards and medals encourages competition among players."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report addictive gameplay and long play sessions, often returning repeatedly despite some server population issues."

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      "Players report addictive gameplay and long play sessions, with some returning repeatedly."

    • Cooperation

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      2

      "Supports multiplayer and some cooperative play, but mostly competitive racing; limited evidence of strong teamwork or cooperative goals."

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      "Some cooperative play is possible, including building obstacles and playing with friends, but focus is mainly on racing."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can build structures and improvise survival tactics, showing creative problem solving."

      Capsule for Hand Simulator: Survival Hand Simulator: Survival

      "Players can build obstacles before rounds, and use imagination to create varied gameplay experiences."

    • Domination

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      -1

      "Interactions tend to be balanced and respectful; no strong evidence of domination or toxic behavior."

      Capsule for STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga

      "Interactions appear mostly balanced and friendly; no strong evidence of domination or toxic behavior."

    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a distraction and stress relief, with some describing it as life-changing comfort."

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      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, some even citing it as life-changing."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal enjoyment, not due to obligation."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal enjoyment, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting

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      3

      "Players try different characters, difficulties, and spellcard challenges, exploring game mechanics and strategies."

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      "Players try different characters, obstacle setups, and imaginative scenarios within the game."

    • Exploration

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      2

      "Some exploration of new areas and secrets in the game world and side content, though mostly story-driven environments."

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      "Some exploration of game content and DLC is mentioned, though the environment is relatively simple."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character selection and minor customization options allow some self-expression, though limited."

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      "Character selection and customization options allow some self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "The game features imaginative multiverse travel, fictional characters, and narrative fiction elements."

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      "Game includes imaginative elements like playing as Goku, pirates, and multiverse scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Players enjoy playing with friends and forming social connections within the game community."

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      "Players enjoy playing with friends and forming social connections within the community."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players report learning mechanics, improving skills, and mastering combos over time."

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      "Players report learning mechanics, improving skills, and seeking mastery."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

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      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active attention and focus during races; not suitable for passive or background play."

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      "Requires active attention and focus during races; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction and cooperation, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships"

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      "Some social interaction and friendly cooperation, but no strong evidence of close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership

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      -2

      "Players mostly participate equally; no strong leadership roles noted."

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      "Players mostly participate equally; no strong leadership roles described."

    • Progression

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      2

      "Some progression through unlocking powerups or achievements, but not heavily emphasized."

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      "Some progression through medals and unlocking content, but not heavily emphasized."

    • Relaxation

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      1

      "Game provides fun and flow but also involves tension and competitive pressure."

      Capsule for VAIL VAIL

      "Game provides some flow and fun, but also involves tension and challenge."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals, sounds, and fast-paced racing provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Fast-paced racing and dynamic gameplay provide excitement and sensory stimulation."

    • Status

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      2

      "Leaderboards and achievements offer some recognition, but social status is not a major focus."

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      "Leaderboards and medals offer some recognition, but social status is not a major focus."

    • Story

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      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free racing."

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      "Game lacks narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free racing."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan and coordinate movements to overcome obstacles, requiring mental challenge."

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      "Players must plan obstacle placement and racing tactics, requiring mental challenge."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "High-speed racing and tight competition create suspense and excitement."

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      "High-speed racing and obstacle avoidance create suspense and excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Free to play with substantial content and no pay-to-win; players feel good value for time invested."

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      "Free-to-play with engaging content; players feel good value for time invested."

    • Violence

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      -3

      "Gameplay focuses on racing and power-ups rather than combat or destruction."

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      "Gameplay focuses on racing and obstacle building rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players avoid falling or failing obstacles, managing risks to finish races."

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      "Avoiding failure by dodging obstacles and finishing races involves survival elements."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Last update: 30/04/2026