Unravel

Physics-based puzzle platformer using yarn to cross natural obstacles

Coldwood Interactive · Published by Electronic Arts · Released Jun 4, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 5,595
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 29 in 30 days
Playing now: 27; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Unravel?

Unravel is a single-player puzzle platformer set in landscapes inspired by Northern Scandinavia. You guide Yarny, a figure made of unraveling thread, using yarn to swing across gaps and solve environmental puzzles as you piece together a family's lost memories in a story told without words.

For you if...

+you like calm puzzles set among natural landscapes
+you enjoy using physics to solve platforming obstacles
+you prefer stories told without spoken dialogue

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced play with little puzzle solving
−you want to solve puzzles with another player

What players say

91% of 5,595 reviews are positive · 79% of 29 in the last 30 days

Players praise the scenery, music, wordless storytelling, and puzzles. The most common complaint is the required EA app, which some say complicates or prevents launching the game. Some players also find repeated platforming attempts frustrating.

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Unravel system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4GHz or AMD Athlon Phenom X2 @ 2.8Ghz AMD
Graphics: GeForce 450GT or Radeon HD 5750 or better, with 512Mb or greater
Memory: 4 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required.
Third-party account: EA Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 26
Steam features: Trading cards