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Gubble
Windows 95/98Arcade

Gubble

Developer: Actual Entertainment, Inc. · Published by Actual Entertainment, Inc. · 1998
The arcade action maze game that turns hardened gamers into giggling kids.
Save PointsFamily FriendlyNo ViolenceColorfulArcade StyleCampaign
4.5
Excellent
POCG VERDICT
Gubble turned me from a bloodthirsty marine into a giggling four-year-old. Best defeat ever.
I expected to hate Gubble for its terminal cuteness. Two hours later I was laughing like a kid and having an absolute blast. A pure, joyful arcade game that even hardened shooters can love.
About This Game

Gubble is an arcade action maze game developed and published by Actual Entertainment, Inc. for Windows 95. Players control a small alien named Gubble who navigates colorful 3D mazes, collecting tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches and using them to remove specific objects while evading hostile creatures. The game features forgiving difficulty, child-friendly design, and a peppy soundtrack. It was released in 1998.

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POCG ReviewOriginal: January 16, 1999 · Restored: June 14, 2026
4.5
Excellent
Review Verdict
Private: Gubble
I expected to hate Gubble for its terminal cuteness. Two hours later I was laughing like a kid and having an absolute blast. A pure, joyful arcade game that even hardened shooters can love.
In the News1 mentions
Sep 31998
GUBBLE 2 Release announced
Actual Entertainment, developer and publisher of games that are actually entertaining, said GUBBLE 2, the long-awaited sequel to GUBBLE, will be released on September 26..
Release
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
The original CD-ROM release for Windows 95/98. Installs directly on period hardware; modern systems can run it with Windows 95 compatibility mode or a virtual machine. The CD includes a full manual and readme.
Modern Re-release
No official digital re-release exists as of 2026. The game remains abandonware; the only legal way to play is via original physical media.
Emulation / Other Options
Runs well in DOSBox with Windows 95 support, but a Windows 95 virtual machine (VirtualBox/VMware) or PCem provides a more authentic experience. No special configuration needed.