Available on 2 of 5 cloud gaming services

The Cub

Demagog StudioAdventureCasualIndie2024

83%

Very Positive664 Steam reviews

You can play The Cub in the cloud on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You play on your PC, Xbox, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

Play on GeForce NOW

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

The Cub

Where to play The Cub in the cloud

Best stream quality first. Each row shows the plan you need and how you get the game. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title. The service installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it. This takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

SERVICEWHAT YOU NEEDSTREAM QUALITY

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play

You need your own copy, bought on SteamUp to 5K · 120 fpsBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps

Play

Xbox CloudBuy to play

You buy it on the Xbox store, then play it in the cloud with Game Pass Ultimate · $22.99/moUp to 1440p · 60 fpsBest qualityUp to 1440p · 60 fps

Play

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Not available on Boosteroid, PlayStation Plus, Amazon Luna.Email me if that changes

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The Cub in pictures

Screenshots and the trailer. Click one to see it full size.

Where to buy The Cub for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have The Cub yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

The Cub on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good The Cub looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0

Can play The Cub: No
Resolution: 1080p
Frame rate: 60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS: —
HDR & ultrawide: —
Graphics card: Basic, shared
Max session length: 1 hour
Hours included: Unlimited, with a queue

PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo

Can play The Cub: Yes
Resolution: Up to 1440p
Frame rate: 60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS: RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide: Ultrawide
Graphics card: RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length: 6 hours
Hours included: 100 a month

ULTIMATE$19.99/mo

Can play The Cub: Yes
Resolution: Up to 5K
Frame rate: 120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS: RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide: HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card: RTX 5080-class
Max session length: 8 hours
Hours included: 100 a month

PLAN	FREE$0	PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo	ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play The Cub	No	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080p	Up to 1440p	Up to 5K
Frame rate	60 fps	60 fps	120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS	—	RTX ON	RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide	—	Ultrawide	HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card	Basic, shared	RTX-class, dedicated	RTX 5080-class
Max session length	1 hour	6 hours	8 hours
Hours included	Unlimited, with a queue	100 a month	100 a month

The Cub needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About The Cub

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER: Demagog Studio
RELEASE DATE: Jan 19, 2024
GENRES: Adventure, Casual, Indie
GAME MODES: Single-player
CONTROLLER SUPPORT: Full. Plays with a gamepad on all devices

The Cub cloud availability history

Full changelog

Each time a cloud gaming service added or removed The Cub, from Cloudplay's daily check.

Sep 30, 2026Added to Xbox Cloud

Get notified about The Cub

One email when The Cub arrives on a new cloud service, or leaves one. Nothing else, no newsletter.

The Cub cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play The Cub in the cloud?+

Yes. The Cub is on 2 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You play it on a PC, Xbox, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is The Cub on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. The Cub is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: GeForce NOW installs it for you each time you start it, which takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

Is The Cub on Boosteroid?+

No. The Cub is not on Boosteroid now. It is on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Is The Cub on PlayStation Plus?+

No. The Cub is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Is The Cub on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

Yes, once you own it. Game Pass Ultimate does not include The Cub: you buy it on the Xbox store, then play your copy through Xbox Cloud Gaming on a browser, phone, tablet or console. You still need an Ultimate membership.

Is The Cub on Amazon Luna?+

No. The Cub is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Do I need to buy The Cub to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming only run games you own. Buy The Cub from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play The Cub in the cloud for free?+

No. The Cub is an Install-to-Play title on GeForce NOW, and Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan. The free plan cannot start it.

Can I play The Cub with a controller?+

Yes. The Cub has full controller support. It plays on a phone, tablet or TV with a gamepad.