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A Cardboard Box · Published by A Cardboard Box
Very Positive — 91% positive (57 reviews) · 10 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
"Boxes are the most wonderful things ever! Truly they are, didn’t you know?" A Game About Boxes is a quirky little adventure that shifts from minimalist aesthetics to uncanny atmospheres, all while you jump around, summon boxes, and slowly learn to love them. :) or else <3
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2026 · More free games
Explore a world where boxes are more than just objects; they're keys to solving puzzles and uncovering mysteries in this indie adventure. Jump around, summon boxes, and gradually learn to appreciate their wonders as you navigate through A Game About Boxes.
About this game
Boxes?!?
This is a game about boxes! Where you play as a box, summoning boxes, while learning about boxes and all their useful uses. Will you accept our cardboard overlords? Will you not do that?.. It's up to you I guess.
Do You Love Boxes?
A GAME ABOUT BOXES is a short platformer based story where you interact with the games narrator whilst learning all about boxes and their useful usefulness. As you make choices whether to follow the narrators instructions or delve into its frustrations you'll discover multiple endings and secrets whilst deciding your little boxes fate.
Don't Be Square!!
Enjoy the hollow, empty atmosphere, accompanied by original ambience and music including "Eating Chicken Almonds and Rice" by ACardboardBox, "Forest Noise" by ACardboardBox and hit song "Unpalpable Joy" by ACardboardBox.
Think Outside The Box
but not too outside cause then you might break the experience and we wouldn't want that now would we...
WARNING! This Game Includes
Flashing Lights EPILEPSY WARNING!!
Potentially creepy/disturbing subject matter
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.0.4
Fixed credits soft lock Cleaned up some secret menu visuals Made thinking outside the box possible for both puzzles!! Added some silly sneaky shenanigans as normal :DRead full article on Community Announcements (ACardboardBox)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix 1.0.3
Bugfixes: Fixed cursor freezing mid game randomly Fixed random closing of the game in secret areasRead full article on Community Announcements (ACardboardBox)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.0.2
The Apple.Read full article on Community Announcements (ACardboardBox)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.0.1
Bug Fixes: Fixed player occasionally disappearing in the first level from weird collisions Fixed occasional audio not playing properly for text displays Fixed a little secrety thing that wouldn't always activate properly when found (best if luck searching ;])Read full article on Community Announcements (ACardboardBox)
