Underplayed Gems

Unpacking (2021)

Unpacking cover
Developer
Witch Beam
Publisher
Humble Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 40,391 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A soothing, wordless puzzle experience where unboxing possessions gradually reveals a life story through the quiet act of arranging a home.

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What players say

Players consistently praise the cozy, relaxing organizing and the quiet story told through unpacked belongings across a life. But nearly everyone agrees it is very short, often finished in 2 to 4 hours, and many say it feels overpriced at full retail. Some find the item placement too restrictive for a supposed creative game.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.