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Cube World vs Terraria

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Cube World
Cube WorldExplore a limitless voxel fantasy world in a sandbox RPG adventure.
Terraria
TerrariaDig, fight, explore, and build in this action-packed 2D sandbox adventure.
Overview
Description

Cube World is a voxel‑based action RPG that emphasizes exploration across a procedurally generated fantasy landscape made entirely of cubes. Players can wander diverse biomes, discover hidden dungeons, and shape their own journey. The game supports both solo play and cooperative multiplayer, allowing friends to team up and tackle challenges together. With a focus on sandbox freedom, players can customize characters, develop skills, and experiment with the world’s building mechanics.

Terraria is a 2D sandbox action-adventure game with platforming and role-playing elements where players create a character and explore a procedurally generated world. You will mine resources, craft equipment, build structures, and battle formidable enemies and bosses to unlock new tiers of items and biomes. The game features a flexible gear-based class system, NPC recruitment tied to achievements, and robust support for both single-player and multiplayer modes. With official modding support through tModLoader, players can enjoy endless replayability and community-created content across numerous platforms.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
Survival Crafting
Best for
Fans of sandbox RPGs and voxel exploration
Sandbox, survival, and RPG enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
2019-09-30
2011-05-16
Specifications
developer
picroma
Re-Logic
publisher
picroma
Headup Games, Re-Logic, 505 Games
age rating
PEGI 12
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
0/100
81/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Endlessly varied worlds thanks to procedural generation.
  • Robust co‑op multiplayer across all supported platforms.
  • Deep character customization with skill trees.
  • Active modding community expands replayability.
  • Endless exploration and replayability
  • Deep crafting and progression systems
  • Robust multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Extensive community modding support
Cons
  • Limited official content updates since launch.
  • User interface can feel clunky for newcomers.
  • Performance may dip on older hardware.
  • Steep learning curve for beginners without a wiki
  • Retro pixel art may not appeal to everyone
  • Can be grindy for late-game materials
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
4
User rating
Not enough data
4.0 (2)

What reviewers say

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Terraria Reviews

4.0 (2)
Verified User

Love it

Been playing Terraria with friends. Fun co-op. One gripe: overwhelming item count. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Picked up Terraria recently. Great combat and progression. One gripe: 2d pixel art not for everyone. Would recommend.

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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Cube World and Terraria are sandbox games with unique features, but Terraria has a higher critic score and more extensive community support. The main trade-off is between Cube World's 3D voxel graphics and Terraria's 2D pixel art, with Terraria being the safer default due to its lower price and higher critic score.

Key differences

  • •3D voxel graphics vs 2D pixel art
  • •Procedurally generated 3D worlds vs 2D worlds
  • •Cross-platform support vs official tModLoader support
DimensionWinner

Gameplay & fun factor

Both have procedurally generated worlds and deep character customization

Tie

Platform availability

Both have cross-platform support

Tie

Price & value

Terraria is $10, Cube World is $20

Terraria

Multiplayer / co-op

Both have co-operative multiplayer modes

Tie

Content & replayability

Terraria has extensive community modding support

Terraria

Difficulty & accessibility

Terraria has a steep learning curve, but Cube World's UI can feel clunky

Terraria

Graphics & performance

Cube World has voxel-based graphics, Terraria has retro pixel art

Cube World

Choose Cube World if…

Fans of 3D voxel graphics

Choose Terraria if…

Those seeking a more established sandbox game

Common questions

Which game has a higher critic score?

Terraria, with a score of 81/100

Is Cube World more expensive than Terraria?

Yes, Cube World is $19.99, Terraria is $9.99

Do both games have cross-platform support?

Yes, both games have cross-platform support