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2024PEGI 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified80 % positive14.79 €

A wild child grows up among the ruins of humanity in a hand-painted, old-school platformer inspired by classic Sega games. Moody synth-tinged music and quietly told stories give this Jungle Book-style post-apocalypse a melancholic atmosphere.

  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Emotional impact
  • Strong soundtrack
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In short: Games like The Cub

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Cub special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Neva

87 %Match

2024USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about The Cub: emotional impact, jumping and platforming as well as lavish production.

Neva is a gorgeously painted, almost wordless platforming adventure about a woman, her wolf cub and a world in decay. Light combat and environmental puzzles accompany a moving tale of bonding and loss.

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Strong soundtrack

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Lavish presentation

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Dark, serious atmosphere

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