Unbox the Room
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About Unbox the Room
Unbox the Room is a laid-back puzzle game from Weird Penguin Games that lets you slowly unpack and organize a new home. Released in October 2025 for PC, it’s a single-player sim where you drag items from boxes into a living room, kitchen, or bedroom, arranging furniture and decor to your taste. The goal is simple: turn clutter into cozy spaces. No time limits, no pressure, just a slow, methodical process of unpacking and placing. Ideal for anyone who enjoys tidying, interior design, or low-stress puzzling. The game’s charm comes from small details like rotating objects to fit and experimenting with layouts.
Gameplay
You start each level in a room buried under boxes. Using a point-and-click interface, you lift items out and place them in the space, adjusting positions and rotations to avoid collisions. Furniture like sofas and tables block paths, requiring strategic order to unpack. Early rooms focus on basics, beds, chairs, lamps, while later ones introduce trickier puzzles like hidden objects or multi-piece sets. The game lacks objectives beyond “organize this room,” letting you focus on flow and aesthetics. Controls are smooth but lack keyboard shortcuts, which slows progress for some. Sessions feel meditative, with each completed room offering a quiet sense of accomplishment.
What Players Think
Unbox the Room holds a 4.2/5 star rating on PlayPile, with 78% of players completing all levels. Average playtime is 4 hours, though 22% finish in under 2.5. Community moods are 93% calm and 7% content, with 14% of reviews mentioning it’s “soothing after work.” Critics at Destructoid and Eurogamer gave it 82/100, praising the “zen-like design loop.” Some players complain about repetitive early puzzles and a lack of creative freedom. Achievement completion is 89%, with 50 total unlocks averaging 22 minutes per. The game’s $19.99 price is frequently cited as fair, though a few note it’s “too slow for short attention spans.”
PlayPile's Take
Unbox the Room is a niche gem for puzzle fans who thrive in quiet, methodical challenges. It’s best for players with $20 to spare and an hour to spare, offering enough depth to justify its price without stretching content. While the repetitive tasks may test patience, the satisfaction of crafting a tidy space makes it worth a try. Casual gamers and those seeking a break from frantic action will appreciate its pace. The 50 achievements add replay value, but don’t expect anything impressive. It’s a small, cozy experience, one that feels like a digital version of rearranging your own living room.
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Single player
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