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Cubemen

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2012

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Quick resume

Just Updated! Version 1.1 now has 6 New online Mayhem levels, Character Customization, 35 Defense levels, 25 Skirmish levels, and more!

Global score

71/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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    Pros

    • Unique tower defense with movable units
    • Multiple game modes including multiplayer and co-op
    • Level editor and customization options
    • Engaging soundtrack and stylized graphics
    • Affordable price point

    Cons

    • Small and mostly inactive multiplayer community
    • Repetitive gameplay can reduce long-term engagement
    • Lack of story or narrative depth
    • Some bugs and interface quirks reported
    • Difficulty spikes and balance issues in some levels

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can freely place units, build forts, and choose offensive or defensive modes before battle, but have very limited control during battles."

      Capsule for Wooden Battles Wooden Battles

      "Players can freely place and move their units during battles, requiring strategic decisions and control."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game requires mastering timing, resource management, and tactical thinking with increasing difficulty, providing skill challenges."

      Capsule for Planets Under Attack Planets Under Attack

      "Game requires strategic thinking and skillful unit placement; difficulty ramps up and challenges players to optimize strategies."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes competitive multiplayer modes and leaderboards, but also supports casual cooperative play."

      Capsule for Bob Was Hungry Bob Was Hungry

      "Includes multiplayer modes with competitive matches and leaderboards, though player base is small."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Some players report addictive gameplay and long sessions, but others note limited replayability and quick boredom after repeated play."

      Capsule for The Political Machine 2020 The Political Machine 2020

      "Some players report addictive gameplay and replayability, but others find it repetitive and lose interest after some time."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports multiplayer co-op with teamwork, though co-op is buggy and less emphasized than solo play."

      Capsule for Astro Colony Astro Colony

      "Supports multiplayer co-op modes allowing teamwork, though single player is also common."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players customize and develop units with skills and equipment; modding and map editing are supported, encouraging creative engagement."

      Capsule for Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord GOLD Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord GOLD

      "Includes level editor and customization of units and maps, encouraging player creativity."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Multiplayer is cooperative or balanced; no strong evidence of dominating or toxic behavior."

      Capsule for Serious Sam's Bogus Detour Serious Sam's Bogus Detour

      "Multiplayer is competitive but generally balanced; no strong evidence of domination or toxic behavior."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      2

      "Players use the game as a casual distraction and stress relief."

      Capsule for Aeon Command Aeon Command

      "Players use the game as a casual distraction and stress relief with simple, engaging gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for BIGFOOT BIGFOOT

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different unit combinations and strategies, though gameplay is somewhat repetitive."

      Capsule for Aeon Command Aeon Command

      "Players try different unit compositions and strategies; some report a need to find optimal solutions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Limited map variety but players explore different levels and environments; some desire more maps and content."

      Capsule for Granny Simulator Granny Simulator

      "Players explore various maps and game modes, including user-created content."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players can customize visual elements like skins and backgrounds for self-expression."

      Capsule for Rapid Tap Rapid Tap

      "Customization of cubemen skins and level themes allows some self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game emphasizes realistic tactical combat scenarios in modern settings, with minimal fantasy or improbable elements."

      Capsule for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas

      "Game is stylized but grounded in simple tactical combat without strong fantasy or narrative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Community and multiplayer modes foster social connection, though limited by small player base."

      Capsule for Steel Phantom Steel Phantom

      "Community and multiplayer interactions foster some social connection, though player base is limited."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop skills in timing and strategy, and learn character strengths and weaknesses."

      Capsule for Backyard Baseball '97 Backyard Baseball '97

      "Players develop strategic skills and learn unit strengths; some report a learning curve."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Age of Wonders 4 Age of Wonders 4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and strategic input; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Hexguardian Hexguardian

      "Requires active attention and strategic input; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social interactions are casual and surface-level; no evidence of close emotional bonds."

      Capsule for LEGO® Worlds LEGO® Worlds

      "Social interactions are mostly casual and competitive; no evidence of close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Players manage their own academy and characters but no multiplayer leadership roles."

      Capsule for Dungeonmans Dungeonmans

      "Players manage their own units and strategies but no formal leadership roles in multiplayer."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Players unlock units and upgrades through campaign progression and multiplayer ranks."

      Capsule for Men of War: Assault Squad 2 Men of War: Assault Squad 2

      "Players unlock and deploy different unit types and upgrades; achievements add progression incentives."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing, others find it tense and challenging."

      Capsule for Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe

      "Some find the game relaxing and enjoyable; others find it challenging and tense."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Colorful visuals, humorous animations, and a fitting soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for The Maw The Maw

      "Stylized graphics and dynamic soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer provide some recognition, but limited by small community."

      Capsule for MX vs ATV All Out MX vs ATV All Out

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer provide some recognition, but limited due to small community."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No story or narrative; gameplay is context-free and focused on action."

      Capsule for Bacon May Die Bacon May Die

      "No story or narrative; gameplay is context-free and focused on strategy."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on tactical planning, unit placement, and resource management."

      Capsule for Stickman Trenches Stickman Trenches

      "Strong emphasis on strategic planning, unit placement, and tactical decision-making."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in battles, but overall a controlled and predictable gameplay experience."

      Capsule for Disgaea 4 Complete+ Disgaea 4 Complete+

      "Some suspense and challenge in battles, especially in multiplayer and harder levels."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Affordable price and multiple modes provide good value; some players note short length."

      Capsule for Pang Adventures Pang Adventures

      "Low price and multiple modes offer good value for casual and strategy players."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat involves shooting and destruction of enemies, but stylized and non-realistic."

      Capsule for Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons. Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.

      "Combat involves shooting and destroying enemy units, but in a stylized, non-realistic manner."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must defend base against waves of enemies, managing resources and hero health."

      Capsule for OTTTD OTTTD

      "Players must defend their base and survive waves of enemies, requiring resource and unit management."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story, Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    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