Item: Unpacking+
Rating: 95
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I didn’t expect to like this. I’m a 40-year-old man; I’ve moved enough houses in real life to know it’s a nightmare. But 'Unpacking' turns it into something beautiful. The storytelling is entirely silent—you learn about the protagonist’s relationships, failures, and growth just by where you put their socks and books. It’s brilliant. The pixel art is detailed, and the sound of every object hitting a surface is unique. It’s short, and the puzzle elements are very light, but it’s one of the most memorable games I’ve played in years. Highly recommended.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Genius storytelling
Satisfying sound design
Relaxing loop

Short playtime
Limited replay value
Fiddly on small screens

Technical Report

Performance: Great port; touch interface feels natural for dragging items.

Accessibility:

Allow items anywhere mode
Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy narrative-driven games and have an eye for organization.

Skip if: You need 'action' or 'difficulty' to enjoy a game.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
Playtime: 5 hours
Status: Finished the story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

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Free🏆4+★4.8 999 reviews

Author : Humble Bundle

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Support Languages : English, Filipino, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

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Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The multi-award winning Unpacking comes to Apple Arcade as Unpacking+, the zen game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
FEATURES
- Unpack a home — from a single bedroom to an entire house
- Meditative gameplay with no timers, meters or scores — perfect for playing at your own pace or on the move
- Explore domestic environments with all their nooks and crannies while you stack plates, hang towels, and arrange bookshelves
- Discover a character's story through the items that come with her to each new home (and the items that get left behind)
- Perfect for mobile — Unpack with the touch of a finger, feel the world through haptics, and easily create snapshots and videos for sharing on social media
- Soundtrack by BAFTA award-winning composer and audio director Jeff van Dyck
- Experience this handcrafted story in its entirety right in the palm of your hand

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 999 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Unpacking+ is a meditative experience that invites players to create a satisfying living space while uncovering clues about the life they are unpacking. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, the game spans eight house moves, offering a sense of intimacy with a character whose story is told through their belongings. With no timers or scores, it is a perfect title for those seeking a relaxing, narrative-driven journey through domestic environments.

Features

8 distinct house moves

Meditative gameplay with no timers

Environmental storytelling

BAFTA-winning soundtrack

Haptic feedback support

Tips

Room-by-Room Organization

Start by identifying the category of items in each box. Place large furniture items first to define the space, then move to smaller essentials. Remember that every item has a 'correct' zone, but you have creative freedom within those bounds.

Uncovering the Narrative

Pay close attention to repeating items like the plush pig or specific diploma. These items track the character's growth and changing relationships across the eight house moves.

Promotion Videos

Unpacking+ Full Walkthrough (No Commentary) 📦 A Relaxing 100% Journey

Walkthroughs

Unpacking+ is the premium version of the critically acclaimed zen puzzle game Unpacking, available through the Apple Arcade service. It combines domestic organization with "environmental storytelling," allowing you to learn about a character's life simply by handling their possessions. Core Gameplay Mechanics The game is split into various stages, each representing a different year and a new living space (ranging from a childhood bedroom to a first apartment and beyond). The Loop: You open boxes and find a place for every item within the room. The Puzzle: While much of the placement is freeform, certain items have "correct" logical homes. If an item is in an invalid spot (like a toaster on a bed), it will glow red, and you must move it to progress. No Pressure: There are no timers, scores, or fail states. The focus is entirely on the tactile satisfaction of organizing.

Experience the beautiful, silent narrative of Unpacking+. In this full walkthrough, we follow the protagonist through two decades of life—through the highs of moving in with friends to the emotional changes reflected in their belongings.

Unpacking+ Full Walkthrough (No Commentary) 📦 A Relaxing 100% Journey — click to see the youtube video

Here is the Unpacking game from Apple Arcade of how to get all the stickers.

How to Unlock ALL Stickers in Unpacking+ | 100% Achievement Guide — click to see the youtube video

Gameplays

Tactile Puzzle Solving

The core gameplay involves dragging items from boxes into the environment. You must manage limited shelf and drawer space, effectively solving a spatial puzzle to fit a lifetime of memories into a single room.

Q&A

While the game requires items to be in logical rooms (e.g., no towels in the kitchen), the specific placement on shelves or desks is up to your personal style.