Underplayed Gems

Box to the Box (2022)

Box to the Box cover
Developer
Derin
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 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 stripped-down, gentle puzzle platformer where leading a small box through orderly, minimalist stages feels calm and methodical.

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What players say

Players control multiple boxes that replay recorded movements, creating a puzzle where past and present actions have to sync. Timing is often more important than logic, and some puzzles can be brute-forced with reflexes. The soundtrack is catchy, the box sounds are cute, and the challenge grows steep. A few players wish for a longer rewind window.

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.