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Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is the definitive version of the brain-twisting first-person puzzler. Using special high-tech gloves to manipulate cubes in the environment, the player solves an array of conundrums - from physics-based challenges; to 3D jigsaws; to platform-based trials.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is a puzzle, indie and first-person game
developed and published by Toxic Games.
Released on May 21st 2014 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 1,869 reviews of which 1,545 were positive and 324 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz (Dual Core Recommended)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA 8000 Series or higher (Shader Model 3 Compatible & 128MB or more memory)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1100 MB available space
MacOS
- OS: Mac OSX 10.6
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz (Dual Core Recommended)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or higher
- Storage: 1200 MB available space
Linux
- Processor: 2.0+ GHz (Dual Core Recommended)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA 8000 Series or higher (Shader Model 3 Compatible & 128MB or more memory)
- Storage: 1200 MB available space
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⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut is a first-person puzzle game that puts players in a sterile, geometric environment where logic and spatial awareness are key to progressing. Developed by Toxic Games, this updated version of the original 2011 title adds a narrative layer and polish, but doesn’t fully elevate it beyond a competent — though occasionally forgettable — puzzle experience. 🧩 Gameplay In Q.U.B.E. (Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion), you manipulate color-coded blocks in a minimalist white environment to solve puzzles and advance through the game’s levels. Each block type has a specific function: Red blocks extend or retract, Blue blocks bounce you upward, Yellow blocks form staircases, etc. The puzzles start off simple but gradually become more intricate, requiring careful observation and precise timing. The mechanics are clever, and there are moments of satisfaction when a solution clicks — though the difficulty curve is fairly gentle, making it accessible but not deeply challenging. 🧠 Narrative (Director’s Cut Addition) The Director’s Cut adds voice-acted dialogue that attempts to inject mystery and psychological tension into the experience. You wake up inside the cube structure, with no memory, guided by a voice telling you you're humanity’s last hope. A second voice eventually questions your mission, introducing a Portal-lite dilemma: Who can you trust? While the story adds some intrigue, it feels somewhat tacked on. The voice acting is solid, but the plot never fully capitalizes on the philosophical questions it raises. 🎨 Visuals and Atmosphere The stark, clean aesthetic works well for a puzzle game — it’s minimal, but the color cues are clear and the environments are sleek. It’s not flashy, but it’s functional and stylish in a sterile, sci-fi kind of way. 🔊 Audio The ambient soundtrack is subtle and calming, fitting the tone of the puzzles. Sound effects are crisp, and the voiceovers (a new addition in the Director’s Cut) are competently delivered. ✅ Pros ✔️ Creative and intuitive block-based puzzle mechanics ✔️ Stylish, minimalist design ✔️ New story and voiceovers add depth ✔️ Low system requirements and short playtime (~4 hours) ❌ Cons ❌ Puzzles don’t evolve dramatically — gets repetitive ❌ Narrative feels undercooked despite the Director’s Cut upgrade ❌ Lack of real challenge for experienced puzzle gamers ❌ Short game with limited replayability 🎯 Final Verdict Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut is a solid pick for puzzle fans looking for a brief, brain-teasing experience with light sci-fi mystery elements. While it doesn’t reach the emotional or mechanical heights of genre leaders like Portal, it’s an enjoyable and well-executed indie puzzle game — just don’t expect much beyond its core gimmick. 🧠 3/5 — Clever concept, clean execution, but limited depth.
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There is a 10th anniversary edition which can effectively be called a remaster with better everything (including some reworked puzzles), get it instead. This edition of the game is dated and good for collecting purposes. Good but rather short puzzle game. Has a "story" (yep exactly in "", it's not much, just a narrator who fills the void) for atmosphere with some Portal vibes to it. The puzzles aren't that hard, some are easy, some are interesting. Each stage adds different variations to the mechanics. Only few of them I found annoying. There are also time running challenges as a separate mode if you are up for it.
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I think this might be one of my all-time favorite puzzle games! The minimalist design might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I personally found it charming :). The puzzles are all unique, with some of em offering challenges that’ll have you confused and frustrated for quite a bit. Combine that with some lovely sound design & an immersive soundtrack and it’s easy to lose yourself in the game for a good few hours. That said, the game’s biggest flaw imo is the recently added storyline. The whole narrative about saving humanity feels tacked on and just unnecessary. There’s no twists, no humor, no unique interactions, nothing to really hook you into the story, just leaving it as a lackluster addition that doesn't bring anything cool but drags the experience down a bit. Still, the voice actors have done a fantastic job, especially the one who voiced Commander Nowak !! Anyway, if you enjoy some nice puzzles and a slightly eerie atmosphere, this game is definitely worth your time :)
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Solid short puzzle game with a decent story and some challenging levels later in the run. If I can beat it, they can't be THAT hard. This game does feel very dated with no fov slider, no fps options other than vsync etc. You might be better off paying a few bucks extra for the 10 year edition or whatever, but for what it is, this Director's Cut is totally playable and fun
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Inspired by Portal but is its own thing. Short, makes little sense, but a pleasant experience and I wanted it to last a bit longer which is always a good sign. Don't pay too much for it, it is short.
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Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.99€ on Steam.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut received 1,545 positive votes out of a total of 1,869 achieving a rating of 7.93.
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Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut was developed and published by Toxic Games.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is a single-player game.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut does not currently offer any DLC.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut does not support Steam Remote Play.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Toxic Games
Publisher
Toxic Games
Release
21 May 2014
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