boxlife
First-person metroidvania where new abilities open paths through a box
tequibo · Released Jan 14, 2016
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 78% of 97
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 10 years ago
- Apr 17, 2016
What is boxlife?
You explore a small, enclosed space from a first-person perspective, gaining abilities that let you reach new areas. The goal is to escape the box, with hidden secrets to find along the way.
For you if...
- +you enjoy exploring without being told where to go
Not for you if...
- −you dislike retracing your steps as new abilities unlock
What players say
78% of 97 reviews are positive
Players praise the stripped-down metroidvania design and the process of discovering new routes. The main complaints are the brief playtime and limited amount to explore.
Screenshots and trailer
boxlife system requirements
Minimum: 610, 2 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run boxlife?
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- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Pentium 2.3GHz
- Graphics
- nVidia GeForce 610
- Memory
- 2000 MB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Does boxlife have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does boxlife run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 1
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, Russian.
Does boxlife use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam