Comparison

Alien Path vs Cube Critters

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

Head to head
About

Alien Path

Engage in a unique blend of RPG, puzzle, and strategy to defend planets from robot invaders. Plan alien paths, hatch new creatures, and collect power cards to overcome hundreds of challenging levels and giant boss robots.

Highlights
  • RPG Puzzle Path-Planning Strategy
  • Hatch and upgrade 16 unique Aliens
  • Collect over 100 Alien Power cards
  • Card evolution with runes
  • Over 300 everchanging levels
  • Guild system for rankings and upgrades
Features
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- Winner of “Excellence in Gameplay” Award in IMGA SEA 2017 - "My surprise of the week." - Eli Hodapp, TouchArcade "...it definitely stands out in the puzzle genre." - AppAddict.net Alien Path combines RPG, Puzzle, Path-Planning and Strategy for an out-of-this-world gaming experience. Players must eliminate enemies by cleverly navigating the aliens on a path to destroy the invading robots. Every move counts, so set a path and pave your way to rescuing your planet and eventually the galaxy. Travel from planet to planet as you face of the invading Robots who are hell-bent on destroying all living civilization. Hatch new ascended Aliens, discover legendary powers and set your self on a path of robot destruction - all life in the universe is counting on you! Features: • Unique Gameplay : A completely fresh, never before seen RPG Puzzle game • Hatch New Aliens : 16 different Aliens to hatch and upgrade, each with unique strengths • Power Cards : Collect over 100 Alien Power cards with thousands of skill combinations • Card Evolution : Break the upgrade limit and further strengthen your cards with runes! • Everchanging Levels : More than 300 levels with unique enemies, obstacles and power-ups to challenge your strategy! • Mind Blowing Strategy: Limitless battle tactics to employ with hundreds of passive and active skills • Character customization: Multiple ways to develop your Aliens and Power Cards • Guild System : Join a guild to earn exclusive Bolts to upgrade cards, share decks and compete in weekly world rankings! • Face fearsome Giant Boss Robots and against their numerous Robot Tech • A Whole New Dimension: Unlock Parallel Planets take your battles to the next level • Fresh Challenges: Participate in special daily events and unique planets with set rules and challenges • Friends Spirit : Lend a helping hand to friends with Spirit to explore the whole galaxy If you face any technical issues on your device, please contact us and we will try to address the issue as soon as possible. Support Email : support@appxplore.com For latest news, updates, and events, follow us on: Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/alienpath Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/appxplore Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/appxplore Twitter : http://twitter.com/appxplore

About

Cube Critters

Embark on a voxel-powered adventure through a cubic world filled with mazes, power-ups, and obstacles. Compete against players globally or with friends in exciting battles. Collect gold to unlock new characters and explore vibrant environments.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer battles worldwide
  • Single-player maze conquering
  • One-finger control
  • Interactive gameplay with props and emojis
  • Five unique 3D environments
  • Unlockable characters with gold coins
Features
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Cube Critters is a voxel-powered adventure set in a beautiful cubic world. Guide your character through treacherous mazes, collect helpful power-ups, and avoid sneaky obstacles to capture the crown. You can also challenge other players worldwide or battle it out with Facebook friends; the competition will be fierce either way. Key Features: • Battle players worldwide through Facebook or over Wi-Fi. • Conquer challenging mazes solo in single-player mode. • Use a single finger to guide your character. • Interact with your opponent by making use of props, obstacles, and emojis. • Enjoy a vibrant 3D world with five unique environments. • Collect gold coins to unlock new characters! More Information: www.cubecritters.com contact@redfishgame.com

Screenshots

Alien Path4 screens
Cube Critters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Critters at none against Alien Path's shown. Cube Critters also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Alien Path's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 71%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Alien Path sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Critters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alien Path holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Path has 196 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Alien Path's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cube Critters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, Cube Critters every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alien Path versus Cube Critters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien PathCube Critters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (196 ratings) — better4.4 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews — better71.0% of reviews
Number of ratings196 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.Teewee Games

Customer experience

Alien Path

All ratings195 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.6%

Cube Critters

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral17.7%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

Alien Path

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Stamina not refunding properly
  • Achievements not unlocking as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • More varied level designs
  • Offline play mode
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Expanded social features

Cube Critters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Alien Path

One-time10
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • The Ancient's Wing$1.99
  • 275 Gems$4.99
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  • Festive Bundle$6.99
  • Starter Bundle$8.99
  • 600 Gems$9.99
  • 1300 Gems$19.99
  • 15 Days Supreme VIP$19.99
  • Master Bundle$19.99
  • 7500 Gems$99.99
10 purchases

Cube Critters

One-time10
  • Ghost$0.99
  • Crab$0.99
  • Captain$0.99
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  • Peter$0.99
  • Harleen$0.99
  • Scarecrow$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Treasure Box$1.99
  • Dinosaur$1.99
  • Libertas$1.99

Questions

Is Alien Path free?
Alien Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Critters free?
Cube Critters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien Path or Cube Critters?
Alien Path is rated higher. Alien Path averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Cube Critters averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.
Do Alien Path or Cube Critters have ads?
Alien Path shows ads; Cube Critters does not.
Which is updated more often, Alien Path or Cube Critters?
Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cube Critters every 4 weeks. Most recently, Alien Path was updated on June 10, 2026 and Cube Critters on August 18, 2026.

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