Cube Escape: Paradox
Released Sep 2018
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
97% positive · 12K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Cube Escape: Paradox launched on September 20, 2018, structured as two chapters: Chapter 1 (free) and Chapter 2 (premium). Both chapters were released simultaneously on launch day — the DLC listing confirms Chapter 2 shipped on September 20, 2018. The store description explicitly describes this two-chapter structure as the intended complete experience, and no additional chapters or content have ever been announced for Paradox specifically.
Developer news posts since launch consist almost entirely of sales announcements and promotions for other Rusty Lake titles. The most recent substantive post, from August 15, 2026, announces the launch of a new Rusty Lake game called Servant of the Lake and promotes a discount on Paradox's Chapter 2 as part of that celebration. No post references any new or planned content for Paradox itself.
Rusty Lake remains an active studio producing new games in their universe, but Cube Escape: Paradox as a standalone product was complete on the day it launched. There is no announced content, unreleased DLC, or developer communication suggesting anything further is planned for this specific title.
Evidence
Chapter 2, the only DLC for Paradox, was released on the same day as the base game, completing the intended two-chapter structure at launch.
Store description specifies the game's structure as two chapters (one free, one premium) and describes this as the complete experience, with no mention of additional content.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Rusty Lake
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
When the infamous detective Dale Vandermeer wakes up in an ominous room without any recollection of his past, he soon finds himself part of a bizarre game orchestrated by an old foe. Dale must solve increasingly challenging puzzles to escape the room and recover his memories.
Cube Escape: Paradox Features:
Cube Escape: Paradox Features:
- A unique, never-before-seen, game/film crossover experience
- The absorbing gameplay, atmosphere and wealth of puzzles fans would expect from the tenth Cube Escape game
- A ton of connections and interactions with Paradox - A Rusty Lake Short Film
- There will be two different chapters available (one for free and one premium) with multiple endings
- Beautiful paintings handmade by Johan Scherft
- Immersive and atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar
- Powerful voice-overs by Bob Rafferty and lead actor David Bowles
- Supporting 14 different languages
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Last evaluated Aug 29, 2026
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