Why CubeRealm Might Be the Most Underrated io Game of the Year
I’ve played far too many .io games – enough to know that most of them feel like clones wearing different hats. That’s why when I stumbled upon CubeRealm, I almost ignored it. But the minimalistic design caught my eye, and before I knew it, I’d fallen into yet another digital obsession.
Let me start by saying: CubeRealm isn’t just another “eat smaller things to grow bigger” game. It’s more like an ecosystem of cubes, each with its own behavior and strategies. You begin as a tiny, nearly powerless cube in a map full of resources and opponents. At first, survival is about dodging bigger players and collecting enough energy to level up. But once you grow, the game shifts – suddenly you’re the one shaping the battlefield.
One of the most unique aspects is the risk–reward system. The map has different zones, some dense with resources but dangerous because they attract stronger players. Do you risk going in for faster growth, or do you stay in the safe zones and grow slowly? I found myself weighing decisions constantly, which is something many io games never make me do. Read More