Out now

Boxed-In

Developed by Niche Games · Published by Niche Games

ActionCasualStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 9, 2021 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements9

Overview

An action, casual, strategy game by Niche Games, published by Niche Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Boxed-In is a small action puzzle game where you trap little enemies by surrounding them with blocks. Move fast or be eaten.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 82% positive of 11
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:PuzzleCartoonyGrid-Based MovementStrategyActionFast-PacedArcadeCasualCuteDifficultTop-Down Shooter2.5D

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Boxed-In.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 5th Gen i3 or Higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Modern Discrete Graphics
  • Storage: 800 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 5th Gen i3 or Higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Modern Discrete Graphics
  • Storage: 800 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Boxed-In FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Boxed-In?

Steam classifies Boxed-In as a Action, Casual, Strategy game, developed by Niche Games. Boxed-In is a small action puzzle game where you trap little enemies by surrounding them with blocks. Move fast or be eaten.

Is Boxed-In free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Boxed-In as Free to Play.

Is Boxed-In single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Boxed-In: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Boxed-In on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Boxed-In for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Boxed-In out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 9, 2021.

What platforms is Boxed-In on?

Boxed-In is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Boxed-In single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Boxed-In cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Boxed-In have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 9 achievements for Boxed-In.

Who made Boxed-In?

Boxed-In is developed by Niche Games and published by Niche Games.

Where to get Boxed-In

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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