Summary
Cubic Odysseyis the name of a new Steam game that blendsMinecraft’s blocky aesthetic and crafting mechanics withNo Man’s Sky’s planetary exploration. The game bears a strong visual resemblance to the widely popular sandbox while allowing players to jump into a spacecraft and travel to a wide range of planets, much like inNo Man’s Sky.
BothMinecraftandNo Man’s Skyare amongthe most successful indie games in the industry. Both games have come a long way since their release, undergoing significant changes.No Man’s Sky, for instance, had a rocky launch, as the game didn’t really live up to the developer’s promises, sparking backlash from players. However, over the past years, Hello Games has revamped the game in many ways, finally delivering what was originally promised—and even more. On the other hand,Minecraftis one of the most iconic video games ever made, currently the best-selling game of all time. Now, an upcoming game is taking a page from these two popular indie hits.
Developed by Atypical Games,Cubic Odysseyis an upcoming game set for release in 2025 that draws heavy inspiration fromNo Man’s Sky’s planetary exploration, combined withMinecraft’s visual style and mechanics. The images shared by the developer show offCubic Odyssey’s detailed world, featuring different biomes and planets. The resemblance toMinecraftis quite striking, as some images in the game’s trailer could be mistaken for a map from the popular sandbox, though it sets itself apart by allowing players to explore open space and discover new worlds.
Cubic Odyssey Combines No Man’s Sky’s Space Exploration with Minecraft’s Aesthetic
The game will boast many interesting features and content, including an array of planets with varied flora and fauna, resources to mine, and the ability to craft tools, weapons, and vehicles needed for players' journeys. Moreover, every planet will be filled with NPC cities, pirate outposts, and secrets for players to uncover. The developer promises an “endless galactic odyssey,” and while it doesn’t mentionprocedural generation likeNo Man’s Sky, it teases a vast variety of star systems and activities, all within a storyline centered on an infection that mutates wildlife.
Additionally, players will be able to join forces to push back the infection by fighting enemies and building structures together while switching between planetary vehicles and spacecraft.Cubic Odysseywill also feature an RPG structure where players can level up skills and fine-tune their characters by making different choices and upgrades during gameplay. The developer hasn’t provided a clear release window, though players should expect the game in 2025. It remains to be seen whether, beyond mirroring certain aspects of their style and gameplay,Cubic Odysseycan reach the samelevel of success asMinecraftandNo Man’s Sky.
