Steam release
Nov 1, 2021
Date listed for this Steam edition; other platform releases may differ.


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Arrange belongings across eight house moves and discover a woman’s life through the objects she keeps and leaves behind.
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Witch Beam. Published by Balor Games
Unpacking turns moving into a combination of spatial puzzle and domestic storytelling. Open boxes, examine the objects inside and place them around a new home. A stage can begin with a bedroom or extend across several rooms, each with its own shelves, cupboards and surfaces.
The story emerges from possessions rather than a visible main character. Items that return, disappear or gain importance suggest how her life has changed between moves. Looking closely at those details is as important as finding room for another stack of plates.
There are no timers or scores. The standard puzzles still have placement rules, so decorating freedom does not mean every object belongs anywhere. The Allow Items Anywhere option is useful if you want to focus on arranging the home without those restrictions.
This is a single-player, finite journey through eight moves, rather than a house-building simulator or an endless catalog of rooms. It suits someone who wants a quiet task with a story behind it and enjoys noticing personal details in everyday belongings.
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Nov 1, 2021
Date listed for this Steam edition; other platform releases may differ.