Action · June 4, 2020
Unravel (2020)
Unravel introduces Yarny — a new, lovable, and endearing character made from a single thread of yarn that slowly unravels as you move. Inspired by the unique and breath-taking environments of Northern Scandinavia, Unravel is a visually stunning, physics-based puzzle platformer. Using yarn to swing from tree branch to tree branch or hitch a ride on a flying kite, no feat is too big. Yarny is brought to life as the representation of the ties that bind loved-ones together. Embark with Yarny on a seemingly larger-than-life adventure to reconnect the long-lost memories of a family. Told completely without words, experience an exciting and heartfelt story about love, hope, and the journey of life. Game Features: Environment. Inspired by the breath-taking, lush environments of Northern Scandinavia, traverse nature’s beauty as well as the dangers that it has in store. Puzzles . Using Yarny’s thread, interact with the environment to swing across a tree gap or hitch a ride on a flying kite, no feat is too big. The tools may be simple but they have ability to accomplish complex puzzles. Underlying Story. Unlock a heartfelt story re-connecting the memories of a long lost family. The tale is told completely without words, and Yarny is the bond that ties everything together.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 92
- Puzzle · 87
- Adventure · 84
- Singleplayer · 67
- Family Friendly · 66
- Atmospheric · 63
- Colorful · 56
- Platformer · 51
- Co-op · 38
- Puzzle-Platformer · 34
- Beautiful · 27
- Great Soundtrack · 24
- Multiplayer · 23
- Side Scroller · 21
- Indie · 18
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 5.0k Steam reviews | Top 59% in Action |
| Positive rating | 90% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 37% |
| Metacritic | 81/100 | Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 3 h average | Top 91% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
90%Very Positive · 5.0k reviews
4.5k positive · 504 negative
Metacritic
81/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.6/10
Curator recommendations
4.1k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
3h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
26
Steam unlocks available
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 4, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Coldwood Interactive |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Base price | $2.99 -85% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Metacritic page · Support |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
Editions & Packages
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