The Cub
- First release
- Jan 19, 2024
- Developer
- Demagog Studios
- Publisher
- Gamersky Games, Untold Tales
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
After the Great Ecological Catastrophe, the ultrarich flee to Mars and leave the rest to perish. But among them a small child who developed immunity to the hostile planet remains. Decades pass and those on Mars venture back to Earth to do recon. When they spot a small human child, The Cub, they immediately try to capture it. This sets off a journey of escape, exploration and discovery through the urban ruins of humanity coupled with frantic cat and mouse chases.Read more
After the Great Ecological Catastrophe, the ultrarich flee to Mars and leave the rest to perish. But among them a small child who developed immunity to the hostile planet remains. Decades pass and those on Mars venture back to Earth to do recon. When they spot a small human child, The Cub, they immediately try to capture it. This sets off a journey of escape, exploration and discovery through the urban ruins of humanity coupled with frantic cat and mouse chases.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jan 19, 2024
- PlayStation 4
- Jan 19, 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Jan 19, 2024
All 5 release dates
- PlayStation 5
- Jan 19, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S
- Date to be confirmed
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Facebook (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- post-apocalyptic, exploration, narration, comic book
… All 4
, exploration, narration, comic book
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 75
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 449 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Singleplayer
- Post-apocalyptic
- Story Rich
- Precision Platformer
- Soundtrack
- Dystopian
- Adventure
- Atmospheric
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 30 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Awards
Nominated
- Indie Game Award for Music — The Indie Game Awards 2024
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