Patrick's Parabox
Released Mar 2022
A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.
99% positive · 5,773 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $15.99 $19.99 −20%
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Evaluation
Patrick's Parabox launched on March 29, 2022 as a complete, finished puzzle game. The developer described it as "the finished game" at launch and the store description presents it as a fully realized experience with over 350 hand-crafted puzzles. There is no season pass, no announced DLC, and no roadmap for future content. The only DLC listed is the original soundtrack, which released the same day as the game. After launch, the developer issued a minor bug fix in April 2022, announced a separate unrelated game (Linelith) in May 2022, and brought Patrick's Parabox to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in August 2023 — none of which represent new puzzle content for the PC version. The last developer communication was on August 11, 2023, and there has been no suggestion of additional content since. This game was clearly designed and shipped as a self-contained product.
Evidence
Developer announced the game is 'out now' and referred to it as 'the finished game'
The only DLC is the original soundtrack, released on launch day — no puzzle content or expansion DLC listed
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Patrick Traynor
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Patrick's Parabox is an award-winning puzzle game that explores a unique recursive system of boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to manipulate the world's structure by pushing boxes into and out of each other. Wrap your head around what happens when a box contains itself, and learn to use infinity to your advantage. Explore many more mechanics and recursive twists as you delve deeper and deeper into the system. It's boxes all the way down.
The game has over 350 hand-crafted puzzles, which are designed to make you think, but also to guide you and showcase the beauty of the system. Each puzzle contains a new idea; there is no filler.
A soothing, inquisitive soundtrack and sound design by Priscilla Snow reflects new mechanics as they are introduced.
Patrick's Parabox won the Excellence in Design award in the Independent Games Festival 2020. The game was also an IndieCade 2019 festival selection and received the IndieCade Developers Choice award.
The game has over 350 hand-crafted puzzles, which are designed to make you think, but also to guide you and showcase the beauty of the system. Each puzzle contains a new idea; there is no filler.
A soothing, inquisitive soundtrack and sound design by Priscilla Snow reflects new mechanics as they are introduced.
Patrick's Parabox won the Excellence in Design award in the Independent Games Festival 2020. The game was also an IndieCade 2019 festival selection and received the IndieCade Developers Choice award.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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