The Cub

The Jungle Book meets the armageddon. A story-rich, old-school tough platformer inspired by SEGA classics but built for today. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity as smooth apocalypse-wave tunes and stories reveal more.

Inspired By the Classics, Made for the 21st Century

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 are pursuing you in a twisted apocalyptic safari hunt.

The Story of a Hunted Cub

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.

This World Tells Tales

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 is 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.

The Perfect Tunes to Keep You Company

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.

If Looks Could Bring Back Memories

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 critically acclaimed series, Primal.

ESRB Teen
Teen
  • Fantasy Violence
  • Mild Blood
  • Language
Base Game
$14.99
Epic RewardsEarn 5% back
Refund TypeSelf-Refundable
DeveloperDemagog Studio
Publisher
Untold Tales S.A.
Release Date
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The Cub Ratings & Reviews

61%
Critics Recommend
75
Top Critic Average
Strong
OpenCritic Rating
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God is a Geek

by Chris White

7.5 / 10

“The Cub might not be as responsive as it should be when jumping and climbing, it's still a fun game to play with fantastic audio throughout.”

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TheSixthAxis

by Aran Suddi

9 / 10

“The Cub is a really good platformer with an excellent use of the soundtrack to really immerse you into the world. While some platforming bits are a little frustrating, overall the experience is tight with a smooth flow. The story is engaging, the world interesting to explore, and the themes touching on climate change and how society deals with it relevant.”

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GamingTrend

by Corvo Rohwer

70 / 100

“The Cub is a functional platformer, but not a flashy one. Movement can feel stiff at times, but the colorful landscapes and levels will still carry the experience. If you're a big fan of platformers, you'll certainly find some enjoyment within the approximately four hour experience, even if it can feel less than ambitious at times.”

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The Cub System Requirements

Minimum

OS version

Windows 10

CPU

2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core

Memory

4GB

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, 2 GB Memory

DirectX

DirectX 11

Storage

12GB

Recommended

OS version

Windows 10

CPU

Intel Core i7

Memory

8GB

GPU

GTX 1060

DirectX

DirectX 11

Storage

12GB

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Languages Supported

Audio: N/A
Text:
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Spanish (Spain)

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