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Pile Up! Box by Box

ActionAdventureCasualIndie

Developer Seed by Seed

Pile Up! ticks all the right boxes as a family-friendly cooperative 3D platformer! Jump up, slide down, play together and carry the load! From the Steam store page

57 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Mar 31, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

90
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44 positive · 5 negative
95% range 78–96%

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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
92 of 101 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What people are saying

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  • Steam user Steam user …4580Steam reviews · Mar 20, 2021 · 3 h played

    This game is so cool, the puzzle are clever, the graphics are really cute and funny! I've just spent the evening with my friends on this game, thanks to steam remote play we can play altogether remotely. Really a cute game, made me really happy which is something we need right now :)

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  • Steam user Steam user …1840Steam reviews · Apr 21, 2023 · 11 h played

    Now that was a perfect hidden gem for me that definitely deserves more attention. Played the story together with my 6-year-old and had a ton of fun. The difficulty was perfect for him for the most part and if a section was too hard you always have the option to grab your co-op partner and carry him. Also you can do a lot of silly stuff like stacking trampolines which caused a lot of laughter. Besides that Pile Up is also challenging enough by having a lot of collectibles and a speedrun…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4716Steam reviews · Mar 26, 2024 · 3 h played

    It is an exciting Action-adventure/Puzzle-Platformer for 1-4 players. Explore huge cardboard worlds and solve puzzles in co-op or battle with friends in fun mini-games. Gameplay: https://youtu.be/2S29Ko826u4 + The game is suitable for all ages. + Excellent graphics, animation, music and sounds. + Unique visual style. + Large colorful locations for Co-op. + Mini-games for PvP. + Cute characters. + Simple, responsive controls. + Dynamic, addictive gameplay. + Quests, secrets and collectibles. +…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7016Steam reviews · Mar 20, 2021 · 1 h played

    They made all that cardboard really cute! I didn't know that there is collectibles: I wanted to go to the next puzzle mostly because I was chasing it instead of helping my friend resolve the puzzle. Funny with snappy mouvements, good times.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2981Steam reviews · Mar 31, 2021 · 6 h played

    a great game to play with your kids

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  • Steam user Steam user …3779Steam reviews · Mar 22, 2025 · 4 h played

    It's a cute lil game. If you have kids/want to feel like a kid again with simpler puzzles? This one is pretty enjoyable for a few hours. Okay. Not all puzzles are simple... XD I also have to point out that while you can play with two people... Or by yourself... Three or four makes it better -> Especially because of the Mini-Games... They are optional, but for extra fun you can compete/team up together. Otherwise it's cute and lots of stuff/Achievements for you to get/discover. Woop…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8130Steam reviews · Mar 23, 2021 · 1 h played

    I'm friends with one of the devs so I'm pretty biased, but I'd just like to say that I love this game. I play it with my girlfriend and it's just a great game to play with others.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0729Steam reviews · Mar 21, 2021 · 1 h played

    Very enjoyable game to spend time with friends!

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  • Steam user Steam user …4015Steam reviews · Jun 20, 2025 · 5 h played

    "Pile Up! Box by Box" is a handheld (Nintendo Switch)/console game that's also been put on Steam as a bit of an afterthought, as it's very much designed for the handheld/console gaming audience. And this Switch port was done so badly I feel like it was a deliberate insult to PC gamers everywhere... this is bad, real bad. It's a "party game", a co-op puzzle/platformer/arcade/party experience where up to 4 players (spoiler: There are no players) arrange themselves and cardboard boxes through…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6953Steam reviews · Oct 18, 2022 · 3 h played

    Had a lot of fun 4-player local cooping this with a group of mixed skill and experience. We unintentionally made it a lot harder on ourselves. The game loaded without shadows which made depth perception platforming *much* more difficult. We couldn't find a shadows setting in graphics options so we thought it was intentional. Came back to leave a positive review and all the store pages screenshots had shadows. re-launched it to double check. and there were shadows! should make the next…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0350Steam reviews · Sep 26, 2022

    Can't recommend buying this game if you aren't planning to play it with a controller. Keyboard controls are WASD for movement and UIO for actions, which may not be too bad for some, but this game has no way to change controls, and with no plans to add a feature like this (which is very basic in almost all games nowadays) I'm not seeing myself get any enjoyment out of this game, and as such will be refunding it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8227Steam reviews · Jun 20, 2021 · 7 h played

    Fantastic game to play with your kids. You can even carry them around if they're too young ^.^

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  • Steam user Steam user …9739Steam reviews · May 16, 2021 · 10 h played

    Overall feeling Very enjoyable! Pile Up is the kind of game that makes you laugh at your own mistakes. Although it is full of subtle humor, it's really the accidents and unintentional bumping into each other that make the salt of the game. Difficulty The puzzles are clever, with a gentle but perceptible ramp on difficulty throughout the game. They are constructed from a limited set of box types that combine into very creative variations. Likewise, the set of available moves for players is…

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  • AnimeeArcade | Team CCG @animee.dadBluesky · Feb 4, 2026

    Pile Up! Box by Box animee.dad #furrylive

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  • Steam user Steam user …0324Steam reviews · Aug 18, 2025 · 8 h played

    Fun game, but with a caveat: it is impossible to 100% the game due to a glitch on the last level (Feather Theatre). The moving platforms move THROUGH the obstacles placed in their way as part of the puzzle, so one of the objects that is supposed to give you 5 cubes from an otherwise impossible-to-reach location drops down to the ground immediately, which means you can never get those cubes and thus cannot 100% the level. There is no apparent way around this. On the plus side, some of the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2748Steam reviews · Nov 29, 2024 · 4 h played

    I played with a bunch of my adult friends and we all enjoyed this game. Everything is made of cardboard and the puzzles were enjoyable. It is a kids game but you can enjoy trolling your friends while going through the levels.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0105Steam reviews · Jun 2, 2022 · 1 h played

    Cute family friendly little puzzle

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  • Steam user Steam user …0170Steam reviews · Apr 16, 2021 · 5 h played

    Great game for the family!

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  • Steam user Steam user …1116Steam reviews · Apr 9, 2021 · 7 h played

    *Avis en français plus bas* Played with two boxmates, and so far I can tell that we enjoy it very much ! Pile Up is a wonderful Couch Co-Op game filled with heart-warming elements such as cute characters and a lovely score. Make no mistake tho, as some puzzles are challenging and you will have to act like a true explorer if you want to find all the collectibles and secrets in the world of Pile Up ! But do not worry, this game is accessible and the true difficulty is to ̶c̶o̶-̶o̶p̶ cope with…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9949Steam reviews · Mar 21, 2021

    Unable to play at all! I tried play this game using xbox controller, but I found myself stuck on menu interface, The only way to quit the game is by using Alt+F4 !!!!! I think I'll ask for a refund.

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  • AnimeeArcade | Team CCG @animee.dadBluesky · Feb 11, 2026

    PILE UP BOX BY BOX SPEEDRUNS!!! animee.dad #furrylive

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  • Steam user Steam user …6893Steam reviews · Jul 2, 2025 · 5 h played

    This game is a perfect family game. As a family of 4, we are always on the lookout for great steam games we can pipe to the TV, grab our controllers and go! Piled Up ticks the boxes for us - only complaint is we wish there were more levels! Just under 5 hrs of game play and we have completed the main 'story', as well as playing the arcade games we have unlocked. Now we will be back to clean up the levels tracking down collectables and opening/completing some of the star areas (bonus spaces…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1450Steam reviews · Sep 11, 2024 · 27 h played

    such an adorable game, love it sm 10/10

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  • Steam user Steam user …1740Steam reviews · Nov 19, 2023 · 9 h played

    A puzzle platformer in which you’re a sentient, jumping box journeying through a lovely cardboard world. This game at its core is a very charming little collect-a-thon, tasking you with making your way through different levels by solving simple puzzles and conquering platforming challenges. There are four stages in total, each being rather lengthy and sporting a distinct theme along with unique mechanics. Your most basic interactions are of course jumping and running (or more accurately:…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5848Steam reviews · Oct 8, 2023 · 2 h played

    Game is very cute and simple. Puzzles are pretty easy, game runs smooth, and has lots of charm. Would recommend!

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  • Steam user Steam user …6262Steam reviews · Jun 3, 2023 · 2 h played

    Very cute little game. I played with my siblings and we had a lot of fun

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  • Steam user Steam user …6103Steam reviews · May 20, 2023 · 5 h played

    one of my fav games! [cuz box]

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  • Steam user Steam user …8422Steam reviews · Apr 23, 2023 · 3 h played

    Amazing for the price

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  • Steam user Steam user …0998Steam reviews · Apr 11, 2023 · 1 h played

    very very nice and fun co-op game, really recommend. but my brothers in christ i don't know who did the keyboard input for the main menu but it's HORRID

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  • Steam user Steam user …6134Steam reviews · Apr 11, 2023 · 1 h played

    Really fun and adorable couch co-op game! Can suggest as something fun to do w friends/partner while zooted

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  • Steam user Steam user …8394Steam reviews · Jul 28, 2022 · 4 h played

    a fun game to play with your family.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7152Steam reviews · Jan 5, 2022 · 4 h played

    Charming puzzle platformer. It gets easier and easier to break the puzzles the more players you have, but its honestly as fun to break the puzzles in silly ways as it is to do them legitimately. Very underrated co-op

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  • Steam user Steam user …4363Steam reviews · Nov 25, 2021 · 3 h played

    I play with my nephew and he loves this game, the game is so cute and I really like the art style

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  • Steam user Steam user …9681Steam reviews · May 15, 2021 · 1 h played

    Fun as game, playing with family, it's great

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  • Steam user Steam user …1914Steam reviews · Apr 6, 2021 · 8 h played

    Adorable puzzle game, my friend and I really enjoyed exploring and seeking out every collectable. The 'capture the flag' style mini game is a lot of fun too!

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  • Steam user Steam user …3125Steam reviews · Mar 19, 2021 · 5 h played

    Very neat, cute and fun 3D platformer. I'm always happy to see games like this (my favorite genre).

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  • Steam user Steam user …1798Steam reviews · Mar 31, 2026 · 13 h played

    Pile Up! Box by Box, developed by Seed by Seed and published by HandyGames, is a cooperative 3D puzzle-platformer that embraces simplicity and creativity as its core strengths. Set in a handcrafted world made entirely of cardboard and paper-like materials, it delivers a relaxed, family-friendly experience centered on teamwork, exploration, and playful problem-solving. Rather than focusing on difficulty or technical mastery, it prioritizes accessibility and shared enjoyment, making it…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3299Steam reviews · Mar 29, 2026 · 4 h played

    Extremely short and surprisingly unsatisfying. Also the physics barely worked and could often be cheesed

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  • Steam user Steam user …3142Steam reviews · Mar 13, 2026

    this game needs to be fixed NOW. the controls for keyboard are so bad even deltarune players would freak out, and when i connect ONE controller, it registers as 2. its so bad that im refunding it. unless you buy it directly from xbox/playstation shop, plz dont play this

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  • Steam user Steam user …8832Steam reviews · Jun 28, 2025 · 6 h played

    Played solo. Fairly short with just 4 levels; 5 if you include the hub. But they are challenging solo, especially if you are looking to get everything. Worth the money if you get it on sale.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9006Steam reviews · May 20, 2025 · 4 h played

    Really fun! Wish it had more secrets though like pathways or things to discover, it's mostly straight forward.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2016Steam reviews · Mar 30, 2025 · 5 h played

    Babys first collectathon

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  • Got @gotmlk7.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 9, 2024

    51: Pile Up: Box by Box A cute game my family found on PS+ and played together. It’s a cute, simple, short little puzzle game about boxes. It could definitely be expanded, and a lot of it could be cheesed, but it was a cute and pleasant time to play with the family!

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  • Steam user Steam user …4265Steam reviews · Apr 1, 2024 · 6 h played

    This game was fun. My husband and I love local co-op games and this was a great playing experience. Finding all the collectables was really difficult with no hints given to where the missing ones are.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9735Steam reviews · Mar 11, 2024 · 1 h played

    Really Fun Especially In CoOp!

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  • Steam user Steam user …3062Steam reviews · Feb 20, 2024 · 4 h played

    Lovely family coop game! Played with 6 and 9 year old, puzzle are quite simple, adventure is fun, it was great times.

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  • Non-Violent Game Of The Day @nvgotd.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2023

    PILE UP: BOX BY BOX Co-op 3D platformer in which each player controls a box. Solve puzzles, compete in mini-games and stack up on each other to reach new areas [ PC, PS4, XO, Switch / 2021 / Seed By Seed Games, Handy Games ] www.pileupgame.com

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  • Sarah Hertzke @shietka.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2023

    Coffee Talk Coffee Talk 2 She and the Light Bearer Pile Up! Box by Box Fling to the Finish Olliefrog Toad Skater Songbird Symphony Behind the Frame: Finest Scenery Pocket Wheels Slime Rancher

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  • Steam user Steam user …1308Steam reviews · Apr 14, 2023 · 4 h played

    Great balance between approach-ability for all ages and worthwhile challenges. I initially tried this out on PS5 with a young one. This game is great for playing couch co-op with a variety of ages and skill levels. You can literally carry people around. The graphics and story are harmless and cute. It's really neat in that regard. But I'm also a sucker for 3D platforming and collecting. Which Pile Up! Box by Box also offers. So I loaded it up on Steam to go solo and collect some things. It…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5445Steam reviews · Jan 26, 2023 · 6 h played

    Cute, casual game to play with friends without fighting between them. Amazing, although short for its price, but very well polished and designed.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7349Steam reviews · Dec 25, 2022 · 4 h played

    a fun and chill game to play alone or with the family, the graphics are so friendly to the eyes and the concept for each level design was so nice. I only had 1 controller tho and controller is more recommendable for it to use. it does seem like it would be best to play it together with others while having their own controllers too, definitely getting another so my younger cousins and I can enjoy it the fullest.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2993Steam reviews · Feb 4, 2022 · 4 h played

    Enjoyed the game, felt a little short though with only 4 hours playtime. Felt like we barely got into it but enjoyed the time we had on it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2427Steam reviews · Oct 9, 2021 · 4 h played

    A fun relaxing game. Perfect for the whole family! And a good way to relax in the evening.

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  • GameSense.co @gamesenseMastodon · Aug 17, 2021

    Footage has emerged for Pile Up! #PileUpBoxByBox https://gamesense.co/game/pile-up-box-by-box/news/discuss/pile-up-box-by-box-footage/

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  • GameSense.co @gamesenseMastodon · Jul 6, 2021

    Pile Up! #PileUpBoxByBox https://gamesense.co/game/pile-up-box-by-box/news/discuss/pile-up-box-by-box-hitting-switch-in-august/

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  • GameSense.co @gamesenseMastodon · Apr 11, 2021

    HandyGames and Seed by Seed have shared a new trailer for Pile Up! #PileUpBoxByBox https://gamesense.co/game/pile-up-box-by-box/news/discuss/pile-up-box-by-box-trailer/

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  • Steam user Steam user …6525Steam reviews · Mar 31, 2021 · 1 h played

    Adorable and very fun! The puzzles and platforming are really neat, and the graphics really make it pop. Excited to try it out with friends!

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