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Unbox: Newbie's Adventure

Physics-based 3D platformer starring a rolling, self-delivering cardboard box

Prospect Games · Published by Merge Games · Released Sep 5, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 329
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Aug 21, 2017
Minimum PC
9800 GTX
1 GB RAM · 7 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 68/100 (critic reviews)

What is Unbox: Newbie's Adventure?

This 3D platformer follows Newbie, a living box trying to save a failing postal service. You roll and jump through large worlds ranging from tropical islands to frozen peaks, gathering collectibles and completing challenges to earn stamps that unlock boss fights.

For you if...

  • +you want four-player local races and arena battles
  • +you enjoy unlocking outfits and customizing your box

Not for you if...

  • −you want linear platforming without mandatory collectible hunting

What players say

86% of 329 reviews are positive

Players praise the old-school collectathon style and lighthearted characters. Some criticize the controls and describe the movement as awkward.

Screenshots and trailer

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Unbox: Newbie's Adventure system requirements

Minimum: 9800 GTX, 1 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista
Processor
Dual Core 2.0Ghz+
Graphics
NVIDIA 9800 GTX/ AMD 7750 (DDR3) or higher
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
7 GB available space
Notes
DirectInput Gamepad recommended

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Quad Core 2.5GHz+
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960/ AMD HD 5970 or higher
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
7 GB available space
Notes
DirectInput Gamepad recommended

Does Unbox: Newbie's Adventure have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Unbox: Newbie's Adventure run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
15
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Unbox: Newbie's Adventure 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

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