The Alien CubeVSThe Land of Pain
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
The Alien Cube
Better Deal· Kinguin
The Land of Pain
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
The Alien Cube wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
The Alien Cube
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
The Land of Pain
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
The Alien Cube
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.
The Land of Pain
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
- Processor: Quad core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 670 2GB /AMD R9 270x 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: The Alien Cube or The Land of Pain?
The Alien Cube won the comparison against The Land of Pain 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 The Alien Cube worth buying over The Land of Pain?
Based on the metrics, The Alien Cube 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, 06:32 AM UTC