Casual · November 1, 2021
Unpacking (2021)
Unpacking is a zen game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told. Features Unpack a home — from a single bedroom to an entire house Meditative gameplay with no timers, meters or scores Explore domestic environments with all their nooks and crannies while you stack plates, hang towels, and arrange bookshelves Discover a character's story through the items that come with her to each new home (and the items that get left behind) Soundtrack by BAFTA award-winning composer and audio director Jeff van Dyck
Casual releases from 2021
35 Casual titles launched in 2021 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Casual
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 35.3k Steam reviews | Top 7% in Casual |
| Positive rating | 93% positive | Genre average: 88% — this title sits in top 45% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | Genre average 76 — top 18% of Casual titles |
| Concurrent peak | 260 players | Top 21% in Casual by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 70% for session depth among Casual |
Peer Casual titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Relaxing · 937
- Cute · 698
- Casual · 602
- Pixel Graphics · 601
- Puzzle · 552
- Story Rich · 514
- Singleplayer · 489
- Simulation · 484
- Indie · 462
- Life Sim · 432
- Atmospheric · 390
- Point & Click · 388
- LGBTQ+ · 365
- Female Protagonist · 353
- Isometric · 335
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
- Traditional Chinese
- Italian
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Accessibility
- Adjustable Text Size
- Color Alternatives
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
Other
- Single-player
- Mouse Only Option
- Save Anytime
Reception Metrics
Steam community
93%Very Positive · 35.3k reviews
32.8k positive · 2.5k negative
Metacritic
83/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
32.5k
Peak concurrent players
260
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
25
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Nov 1, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Witch Beam |
| Publisher | Humble Games |
| Base price | $7.99 -60% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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