What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~21.9k
(P10–P90: 8.8k – 48.3k)
Gross revenue: ~$270k
(P10–P90: $108k – $593k)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Visuals & audio84% positive · 137 mentions
“The Cub is a stylish and interesting game with a great post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The ruined city, environmental storytelling, and fast-paced platforming make exploring the world genuinely enjoyable. The art style is probably the biggest…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing84% positive · 118 mentions
“The Cub is a stylish and interesting game with a great post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The ruined city, environmental storytelling, and fast-paced platforming make exploring the world genuinely enjoyable. The art style is probably the biggest…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics71% positive · 84 mentions
“The Cub is a stylish and interesting game with a great post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The ruined city, environmental storytelling, and fast-paced platforming make exploring the world genuinely enjoyable. The art style is probably the biggest…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value81% positive · 36 mentions
“Just played through the entire game in one sitting today. Took me roughly 3.5 hours while dying a lot lol and exploring as much as I can. Its a really fun game with cool mechanics and a beautiful post apocalyptic world with a interesting…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 4 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI64% positive · 36 mentions
“The Cub is a charming little platformer. The main character is a young boy who was raised by wolves on a Earth abandoned by humans following an ecological disaster. One day, he discovers a group of strange creatures: humans in spacesuits…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity79% positive · 28 mentions
“The Cub is a stylish and interesting game with a great post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The ruined city, environmental storytelling, and fast-paced platforming make exploring the world genuinely enjoyable. The art style is probably the biggest…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance64% positive · 14 mentions
“If we could give games "mixed" reviews, that's what i'd give this game. Ultimately, i recommend IF you enjoy playing games for the story and aesthetic. I really enjoyed the devs' humor and the sharp artstyle & coloring, and the overall…”
Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 9 h played · Report / request removal251 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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