The Cub

A post-apocalyptic platformer with music and radio broadcasts

Demagog Studio · Published by Untold Tales, Gamersky Games · Released Jan 19, 2024

As of Oct 28, 2026: -65% right now, $5.24

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 458
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 17, 2025
Minimum PC: GT 750M; 4 GB RAM · 11 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Cub?

The Cub is a single-player platforming adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world, where you explore, time jumps, and solve puzzles.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures over lengthy campaigns
+you enjoy uncovering backstory through exploration

Not for you if...

−you want complex puzzles rather than mostly platforming

What players say

80% of 458 reviews are positive

Players praise the art, atmosphere, and soundtrack, particularly the background radio program. Complaints focus on imprecise controls and trial-and-error hazards that are difficult to anticipate.

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The Cub system requirements

Minimum: GT 750M, 4 GB RAM, 11 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, 2 GB Memory
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 11 GB available space

Does The Cub have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Cub run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Text only: French, German, Japanese, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal.

Does The Cub use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam