The Cub

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Challenging platform parkour inspired by classic SEGA games of the 90s - The Jungle Book, Aladdin, Lion King – but with modern twists and ideas. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity.

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Developer:
Demagog Studios
Publisher:
Untold Tales
Release date:
19 January 2024
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Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (19)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (434)

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Description


Challenging platform parkour inspired by classic SEGA games of the 90s - The Jungle Book, Aladdin, Lion King – but with modern twists and ideas. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity. Outwit evolved wildlife and dangerous hybrid flora. Crack environmental puzzles that keep you guessing. And stay one step ahead of the wicked humans who pursuing you in a twisted apocalyptic safari hunt.


After the Great Ecological Catastrophe, the ultrarich flee to Mars and leave the rest to perish. But among them a small child who developed immunity to the hostile planet remains. Decades pass and those on Mars venture back to Earth to do recon. When they spot a small human child, The Cub, they immediately try to capture it. This sets off a journey of escape, exploration and discovery through the urban ruins of humanity coupled with frantic cat and mouse chases.


Explore the ruins of humanity after the Great Ecological Catastrophe wipes out most of the civilization and leaves our remains to be reclaimed by an evolved mother nature. The story and clues of how and why humanity fell are strewn throughout the world. Crumbling brutalist tower blocks and abandoned genetics labs. Depleted chemical mines and overgrown battlefields. Each level has a story to tell.


Accompanying you on the journey is Radio Nostalgia From Mars, a custom soundtrack that’ll crash land into your psyche. Sink into thought-provoking survivor stories from the few ultrarich living on Mars, while a smooth-voiced radio DJ keeps the show moving with a collection of chill apocalypse-wave tunes.


Meticulously drawn and stylized to look like the classic animated films of the late 90s - Atlantis, Tarzan, Road to El Dorado - while also taking a page from Samurai Jack’s creator Genndy Tartakovsky's critically acclaimed series, Primal.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, 2 GB Memory
Storage:
11 GB available space

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel Core i7
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GTX 1060
Storage:
12 GB available space

User reviews

gbors
Not recommended | 26 May 2026
27 min played

I can't believe this. After Golf Club Nostalgia, which would have been a perfect game if the gameplay itself hadn't been terrible, the studio comes back with a game with superb visuals, exciting soundtrack, interesting

Helpful: 21
Friendlypizzarolls
Not recommended | 16 May 2026
57 min played

I am a massive fan of platformers, and enjoy many challenging ones such as super meat boy or N++. This game is deeply frustrating because this game expects you to have played it before. Most obstacles are not avoidable

Helpful: 14
ragosaurus
Not recommended | 24 Apr 2026
1.7h played

You know those games where instead of having the freedom to simply jump over an obstacle, you approach it, press the <interact> button, and get locked in a vaulting animation? That's what The Cub feels like. For being a

Helpful: 9
the_misty_lobster
Recommended | 28 Feb 2026
9.0h played

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,

Helpful: 2
DuckHunter
Recommended | 21 Apr 2026
5.3h played

This game reminds me of "Planet of Lana" (another game I really liked) in landscapes, bad guys and puzzle mechanics, with progressively more difficult...but never impossible....precision timed movements. I enjoyed it

Helpful: 0
small.earthling
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
3.6h played

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:

Helpful: 3