Comparison

The Cube vs HollowLight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Cube

Embark on a 3D puzzle adventure with innovative orbital controls and mind-bending spatial challenges. Rotate the cube world to navigate intricate mazes, avoid hazards, and discover hidden paths. Immerse yourself in a beautiful, minimalist design with progressive story modes.

Highlights
  • Orbital Control System
  • Spatial Puzzle Mechanics
  • Progressive Story Mode
  • Intuitive Touch Controls
  • Stunning Minimalist Design
  • Collectible Resources
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Embark on an extraordinary 3D puzzle adventure where every faces reveals new mysteries! The Cube: Odyssey revolutionizes puzzle gaming with innovative orbital controls and mind-bending spatial challenges. Unique Features: - Orbital Control System: Hold and drag to rotate the entire cube world - Spatial Puzzle Mechanics: Navigate across all six faces of complex 3D structures - Progressive Story Mode: Journey through interconnected puzzle worlds - Intuitive Touch Controls: Swipe to move, hold to explore every angle - Stunning Minimalist Design: Clean low-poly aesthetics with smooth animations Gameplay: Guide your character through intricate 3D mazes built on cube surfaces. Each level presents unique challenges requiring spatial thinking and strategic planning. Rotate the world to discover hidden paths, avoid spinning saws, activate pressure plates, and reach mystical portals. Puzzle Elements: - Pressure Plates: Step on switches to unlock new pathways - Moving Hazards: Time your moves to avoid spinning saw blades - Portal Systems: Reach glowing finish points to complete levels - Dynamic Paths: Watch routes appear and disappear based on your actions - Collectible Resources: Discover hidden bonuses throughout your journey Visual Experience: Immerse yourself in a world of geometric beauty. Vibrant colors, particle effects, and fluid animations bring each cube face to life. The minimalist art style ensures focus stays on pure puzzle-solving joy. Perfect For: - Logic puzzle enthusiasts seeking fresh challenges - Players who love innovative control schemes - Fans of spatial reasoning games - Anyone craving beautiful, meditative gameplay - Gamers looking for premium puzzle experiences Your Adventure Awaits: Start with intuitive tutorials, then progress through increasingly complex worlds. Master the art of 3D thinking as you explore every face of The Cube. Can you complete the ultimate puzzle odyssey?

About

HollowLight

Guide a small spirit to push back encroaching darkness in procedurally generated dungeons. Collect gear and upgrades to customize your playstyle and defend your forest home. The challenge grows even when you're offline.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Dynamic traps and enemies
  • Gear and upgrade collection
  • Playstyle customization
  • Offline play
  • Character progression
Features
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The Darkness is Coming. Your Light, the Only Thing it Fears. As The Tide of Darkness and Destruction Spreads, the Nurnen Forest Fades, its Ancient Light Waning. You—One Tiny, Radiant Orblit— are CHOSEN to Carry the Torch and Push Back the Gloom! > Become Brody, a Spirit of The Forest! An Unlikely Hero, and Master of Last-Second Dodges, With a Destiny Far Larger than His Size. > Conquer Ever‑Shifting Dungeons! Explore Procedural Labyrinths Filled with Dynamic Traps, Secrets, and Abominations Born of Shadow. No Two Runs Feel the Same. > Claim New Gear and Rise With Every Run! Discover Weapons, Armour, Sidekicks, Upgrades, and Precious Supplies to Shape YOUR own Playstyle. > Defend the Nurnen Forest! Fight to Protect what Remains of your Home and its Villagers, Man & Beast, Hopelessly Clinging to the Light. > The Darkness Never Sleeps! Even Offline, the World Shifts and the Threat Grows. Return to find New Dangers—and New Opportunities. *Developers Note* - Created Solo with a Lot of Love (and coffee). Thank you for Keeping Indie Dev Burning Bright!

Screenshots

The Cube4 screens
HollowLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HollowLight at none against The Cube's shown. The Cube's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Cube ships an update every 10 days, HollowLight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Cube versus HollowLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe CubeHollowLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB284 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDIGIPREYAdam Hutchinson

In-app purchases

None

The Cube

No in-app purchases

None

HollowLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Cube free?
The Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HollowLight free?
HollowLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Cube or HollowLight have ads?
The Cube shows ads; HollowLight does not.
Which is updated more often, The Cube or HollowLight?
The Cube ships an update every 10 days, and HollowLight every 3 months. Most recently, The Cube was updated on November 5, 2026 and HollowLight on October 31, 2026.

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