The Cubicle.

About The Cubicle.

The Cubicle. is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Jesper van den Ende and was released on April 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

The Cubicle is a short VR experience about your regular everyday job in an office, or is it?

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 522 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and immersive VR experience that effectively conveys the monotony and surreal aspects of office work.
Great introduction to VR, especially for first-time users, showcasing room-scale and motion effects well.
Free, short, and well-made, with a strong atmosphere and creative use of VR to create eerie and trippy sensations.

Very short length with limited interactivity and little replay value, more of an experience than a full game.
Some users report motion sickness due to moving platforms and camera effects, which can detract from enjoyment.
Performance and optimization issues on some hardware, occasional lag and glitches reduce polish.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions
The story is abstract and minimalistic, delivering a meaningful experience without explicit dialogue or traditional narrative structure. While praised for its unique and immersive storytelling style, some players found it lacking in background detail and clarity, leaving the deeper meaning open to interpretation. Overall, it offers an interesting, unconventional narrative that may not appeal to those seeking a clear plot.
- “It is a short, meaningful story without saying a word.”
- “I could go through hours of story in this tone and style.”
- “Interesting new type of storytelling, this really isn't like anything that I've seen before.”
- “Missing some background or story content.”
- “I don't really get the story, I guess you hate your job or something (join the crowd). If there is a deeper meaning, I did not get it; maybe someone could explain it to me.”
- “No goals, no story, just a cubicle floating.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as minimalistic and low-poly, with a surreal, dreamlike style that some find captivating despite the low quality. While not impressive in a traditional sense, the visuals complement the experience well and contribute to its unique and trippy atmosphere.
- “The surreal and dreamlike nature of this was amazing and the graphical style works very well.”
- “The graphics and quality are nice, the feel is amazing.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Short surreal VR experience with minimalistic visuals that stood the test of time.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is notably eerie and immersive, creating a creepy, backroom-like environment without relying on jump scares. The developers have clearly invested effort into crafting a compelling VR experience that effectively conveys tension and mood while maintaining subtlety. This makes it a recommended choice for players interested in exploring different VR atmospheres without intense horror elements.
- “Very good interactive VR game for its time, extremely good immersion. The developers clearly spent a lot of time working on the atmosphere and environment.”
- “It has an eerie atmosphere and at no point tries to explain itself.”
- “While the atmosphere might be eerie, there are no jump scares that will make you rip off your headset.”
- “I've bought and returned quite an amount of horror games, simply because in a VR environment, I can't handle the terrifying atmosphere.”
- “It has an eerie atmosphere, and at no point tries to explain itself.”
- “Atmosphere was pretty eerie, was confused with only one controller though for a second.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
Optimization for the game is mixed, with some users experiencing smooth performance while others report poor optimization leading to motion sickness and performance issues, especially on older hardware like the GTX 970. Overall, the game may benefit from further optimization improvements.
- “The controls are simple, the performance is good, and the cubicle only lasts about 5-10 minutes at best.”
- “This game runs smoothly on my hardware.”
- “(Almost all the games I tried run smoothly) they were.”
- “It was much more pronounced than other games I've played though, so the optimization is questionable.”
- “Trippy and interesting game, extremely poorly optimized though.”
- “Heavy feeling of motion, poor performance on GTX 970 in the later half causes motion sickness.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a strong emotional impact, effectively immersing players and eliciting genuine physical and emotional reactions without relying on cheap scares. While it may cause slight motion sickness for some, the experience is engaging and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression.
- “Very good, made me feel like I was really there. It wasn't too nauseating, so definitely a good quick VR game.”
- “A fun demonstration of how VR can create emotional and physical responses by locomotion and ambiguity.”
- “I was worried there would be some jump scares, but instead it was an emotional and creepy experience that leaves you with more questions than answers.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The gameplay is creatively designed to reflect the monotonous nature of office work through realistic controls and repetitive tasks. Although short, lasting about 7 minutes, it effectively conveys a sense of tedium and mental fatigue, aligning with the game's thematic message.
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “Creative but very short - about 7 minutes of gameplay.”
- “A short experience that stands as a comment on the life of the office worker. The controls and design are realistic, but the gameplay is repetitive and boring, aligning with the message the developer was clearly trying to send about office work.”
- “Short and sweet, explorative gameplay, but definitely gives you a feeling of your mind slipping as you slog through mindless tedious work.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a quirky and lighthearted humor that many players find genuinely funny, adding an enjoyable and amusing touch to the gameplay despite its short length.
- “This is a nice quick game with an odd sense of humor on the daily grind.”
- “I found myself laughing at some parts, and becoming a bit woozy at others.”
- “Short, but funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is described as somewhat tedious and repetitive, especially in the middle sections, which can make the experience feel monotonous. However, the overall gameplay remains engaging despite occasional slogging through mindless tasks.
- “Short and sweet, explorative gameplay, but definitely gives you a feeling of your mind slipping as you slog through mindless tedious work.”
- “It gets a little tedious during the middle of it but besides that it's pretty good.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game offers little to no replayability, with most users feeling it is worth trying only once before moving on.
- “I thought I'd add I'm uninstalling it after this review because the replay value is nil.”
- “Not sure about replayability, but definitely worth a go once.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the music for effectively enhancing the experience, especially noting how well "Welcome to the Machine" by Pink Floyd complements the game's atmosphere.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game experiences significant stability issues, including serious glitches that disrupt gameplay and hinder the overall simulation experience.
- “I could not enjoy the whole simulation, had some serious glitches”