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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processeur : SSE2 instruction set support Graphiques : Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities. Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Unpacking

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Released November 1, 2021
sample: 492 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 40,415 reviews (« Very Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Unpacking turns the simple act of sorting everyday items into the core experience, with 110 gameplay mentions shaping the conversation. Across Steam it holds a Very Positive score, with 93 % of the 492 post‑release reviews rating it positively.

What it's about: Unpacking est un jeu de puzzle zen sur l'expérience familière de sortir ses affaires de cartons et de les placer dans une nouvelle maison. Moitié puzzle de blocs, moitié décoration d'intérieur, venez créer un espace de vie agréable tout en découvrant des indices sur la vie que vous déballez.

In-game

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« Oh how dare he not let me [spoiler] hang up my certificate on the wall [/spoiler]! Never thought a game without a single line of dialogue could make me so emotional! 10/10 story and gameplay <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played41
« oughh... not only is there plot in this game, it's LESBIAN and it RULES. i'm so in love »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2
« Cute game and relaxing in short bursts.. Be prepared for endless books »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Cute game. Did not initially realize that the one boyfriend was toxic bc I kind of just moved all his stuff to a corner so mine could be nicely laid out. Maybe I’m the problem. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played21
« BRAVO LES LESBIENNES !!!!! <3 <3 <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Jeu très sympa malheureusement il ne vaut clairement pas son prix à mes yeux... »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« While I really enjoyed this game, $20 for 3.9 hrs of gameplay is ridiculous. Wait until it is super cheap. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played17
« I felt the game was too short, with the reuse of the same items, the story could have been longer, or moved on to another character. Tought it was a lot for the price but enjoy it for the short time that it lasted. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Ne vaux pas le prix. J'ai jouer 4h et j'ai déja terminer. :( »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Really short game, not worth 19.99 eur for only 4 hours of gameplay. Really cozy otherwise but not worth the money do not recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Only buy if it's on sale for less than 10$. Extremely short game, beat the game plus got all the achievements in just about 3 hours. Not a bad game just not worth it for how little substance there is. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« relaxant mais dommage que les trois albums soient identiques, j'aurais aimé trois histoires différentes. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played

In players' words

« Oh how dare he not let me [spoiler] hang up my certificate on the wall [/spoiler]! Never thought a game without a single line of dialogue could make me so emotional! 10/10 story and gameplay <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played41
« While I really enjoyed this game, $20 for 3.9 hrs of gameplay is ridiculous. Wait until it is super cheap. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played17
« oughh... not only is there plot in this game, it's LESBIAN and it RULES. i'm so in love »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2
« I felt the game was too short, with the reuse of the same items, the story could have been longer, or moved on to another character. Tought it was a lot for the price but enjoy it for the short time that it lasted. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Cute game and relaxing in short bursts.. Be prepared for endless books »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Ne vaux pas le prix. J'ai jouer 4h et j'ai déja terminer. :( »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Cute game. Did not initially realize that the one boyfriend was toxic bc I kind of just moved all his stuff to a corner so mine could be nicely laid out. Maybe I’m the problem. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played21
« Really short game, not worth 19.99 eur for only 4 hours of gameplay. Really cozy otherwise but not worth the money do not recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« BRAVO LES LESBIENNES !!!!! <3 <3 <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Only buy if it's on sale for less than 10$. Extremely short game, beat the game plus got all the achievements in just about 3 hours. Not a bad game just not worth it for how little substance there is. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Jeu très sympa malheureusement il ne vaut clairement pas son prix à mes yeux... »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« relaxant mais dommage que les trois albums soient identiques, j'aurais aimé trois histoires différentes. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=110
Story / writing
98 % pos · n=65
Content / longevity
12 % pos · n=43
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=27
Value for money
10 % pos · n=20
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11097310
Story / writing656410
Content / longevity435038
Graphics / art272610
Value for money202018
Audio / music101000
Interface / UX2200
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.1 h.

<2h
50 % (n=16)
2-10h
94 % (n=392)
10-25h
100 % (n=67)
>25h
100 % (n=17)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 93% positive93NovDec 2025 : 92% positive92DecJan 2026 : 94% positive94JanFeb 2026 : 81% positive81FebMar 2026 : 91% positive91MarApr 2026 : 83% positive83AprJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€6.19€10.09€13.99€17.89€21.7920222023202420252026€7.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 02, 2021 · All-time low: €7.99 (Nov 17, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

16 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 25 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 53,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Storytelling dominates praise: 64 positive mentions out of 65 total.
  • Gameplay is widely lauded: 97 positive mentions out of 110.
  • Audio receives unanimous acclaim: 10 positive mentions out of 10.
  • Graphics are almost universally praised: 26 positive mentions out of 27.

Weaknesses

  • Content variety is criticized: only 5 positive mentions versus 38 negative out of 43.
  • Price is a frequent gripe: 2 positive mentions compared with 18 negative out of 20.

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy calm, narrative‑driven puzzle experiences and appreciate meticulous world‑building will find Unpacking rewarding.

Is Unpacking worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 40,415 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Storytelling dominates praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

The game excels in storytelling, gameplay loops, and sensory presentation, earning a strong majority of positive feedback. Its main drawbacks lie in perceived content depth and price, which some reviewers flag. Overall, Unpacking offers a uniquely soothing experience that outweighs its shortcomings for fans of relaxed simulation.

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Unpacking: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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