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Moons of MadnessVSThe Alien Cube

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Moons of Madness

Moons of Madness

Quality
72Popularity
27Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-82% $4.44
Buy Now
VS
The Alien Cube

The Alien Cube

Quality
74Popularity
44Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-82% $3.50
Buy Now

Winner

Moons of Madness wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
Moons of Madness
7 of 13 metrics
The Alien Cube
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.44 -
$3.50 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.19 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-82%
-82%
Sales Frequency
32 price changes -
50 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 -
72/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.1% positive -
80% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
535 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
428 -
Negative Steam Reviews
496 -
107 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.2K Wins
518 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2019 -
Oct 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMoons of Madness

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeThe Alien Cube

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Moons of Madness
The Alien Cube

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Moons of Madness

Moons of Madness

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $4.44Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +463% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +463% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +463% $24.99View
The Alien Cube

The Alien Cube

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $3.50Buy Now
Steam
Steam +471% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Moons of Madness

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

77% positive (2,168 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,168 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.44 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Alien Cube

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

80% positive (535 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
535 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.50 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.33)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMoons of MadnessThe Alien Cube
Release Date
October 22, 2019
October 14, 2021
Developers
Rock Pocket Games
Alessandro Guzzo
Publishers
Funcom
Alessandro Guzzo
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Moons of Madness

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

The Alien Cube

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel i5-6600 @ 3.3Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060/AMD RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Moons of Madness or The Alien Cube?

Moons of Madness won the comparison against The Alien Cube based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Moons of Madness worth buying over The Alien Cube?

Based on the metrics, Moons of Madness won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Alien Cube currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC

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