AdventureFit check
Is The Alien Cube worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who seek first-person horror built around investigation and environmental puzzles.
- Fans of Lovecraftian cosmic horror who want a story about occult secrets and disturbing visions.
- Players interested in a narrative connection to The Land of Pain.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for combat-focused gameplay; the described activities center on exploration, clues, and puzzles.
- Those seeking a light or low-threat adventure may not want hostile weather, dangers, and horror themes.
- Players looking for a multiplayer experience.
Our take on The Alien Cube
The investigation follows Edgar’s disappearance, while Edgar is also the protagonist of The Land of Pain, connecting this story to that game as a spiritual prequel.
What is The Alien Cube?
The Alien Cube is a first-person horror adventure in which Arthur investigates his uncle Edgar’s disappearance.
A letter from Edgar leads Arthur to his uncle’s apartment, where he searches for clues and uncovers an occult mystery linked to disturbing visions and a cube-shaped artifact. The journey includes snowy forests, forgotten dungeons, and otherworldly locations, with hostile weather and dangers to face. Players explore environments, interact with objects, and solve puzzles to find clues and uncover the truth. The story connects to The Land of Pain, whose protagonist is Edgar, and explores the link between the two games. CryEngine 5 graphics, photogrammetric technology, ambient sound, and an atmospheric soundtrack shape the presentation.
How The Alien Cube plays
- 01Environmental puzzles
- Objects found during exploration provide clues to the surrounding mystery.
- 02Harsh locations
- The journey includes snowy forests, forgotten dungeons, and hostile weather.
- 03Connected story
- The plot follows Edgar’s past and explores the connection between this game and The Land of Pain.
- 04Atmospheric sound
- Ambient audio and a soundtrack accompany the horror adventure.
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The Alien Cube: platforms & release
Is The Alien Cube worth it?
It is worth it if: players who seek first-person horror built around investigation and environmental puzzles. Skip it if: players looking for combat-focused gameplay; the described activities center on exploration, clues, and puzzles.
Where can I download The Alien Cube?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Alien Cube's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Alien Cube on?
Windows only.
