What The Box? similar games & best alternatives
What The Box?
2016
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Quick resume
What the box is an Online Multiplayer shooter in which players control living boxes hiding amongst regular boxes while trying to destroy each other. Run around with your trusty box cutter in hand or stand still and wait for the perfect moment to strike!
Global score
79/100
Genres
Action, Indie
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Pros
- Fun and unique stealth gameplay
- Good humor and sound design
- Low system requirements
- Customizable game modes
- Active developer involvement
Cons
- Small and mostly inactive player base
- Performance and optimization issues
- Limited content and maps
- Lack of singleplayer or bots with good ai
- Some lag and control responsiveness problems
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players can customize game rules and choose different modes, allowing control over gameplay experience."
UNO
"Players can choose different game modes, customize variables, and freely move and hide as boxes."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
3"Gameplay involves overcoming challenging AI, tactical stealth, and survival mechanics; players report a learning curve and skill development."
The Forever Winter
"Gameplay involves skillful stealth, aiming, and timing to kill or avoid others, with some players noting a learning curve."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
4"Multiplayer deathmatches and leaderboards encourage player versus player competition."
pla_toon
"Multiplayer deathmatch and team modes with scoreboards encourage player comparison and competition."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
1"Some players report addictive gameplay and long sessions, but others note limited replayability and quick boredom after repeated play."
The Political Machine 2020
"Some players report addictive fun and long play sessions, but others note low replayability and small player base."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
1"Some multiplayer modes allow team play, but overall focus is on individual control and personal tactics."
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
"Some team modes exist and private lobbies with friends are encouraged, but overall gameplay is mostly individual stealth and kills."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
2"Map editor and mod support allow creation and customization beyond base game content."
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™
"Custom game variables and map editor exist, allowing some creative experimentation, though limited content currently."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
1"Competitive play involves asserting superiority but no reports of toxic domination; mostly balanced interactions."
Orbital Gear
"Players compete for kills and dominance in matches, but no strong evidence of toxic or dominating behavior."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
3"Players enjoy humorous distraction and lighthearted gameplay to relieve stress and escape reality."
Dude, Stop
"Players enjoy the humorous, lighthearted gameplay as a fun distraction and stress relief."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."
Lethal Company
"Players mostly play voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
3"Variety of game modes and customization options encourage trying new things."
Zero Gear
"Custom modes and variable tweaking encourage trying new gameplay styles and settings."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
1"Maps offer some variety and evolving strategies, but limited emphasis on discovery or hidden content."
BLOCKPOST LEGACY
"Maps are varied but limited; some exploration of hiding spots and strategies occurs."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
1"Some customization possible via photos and cosmetic items, but limited overall."
Subterror
"Limited customization options; some cosmetic ideas suggested but not widely implemented."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
2"Game features imaginative fiction with anthropomorphic boxes and whimsical characters."
Unbox: Newbie's Adventure
"Players embody sentient boxes in a humorous fictional setting, a light fantasy experience."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
2"Community exists but is small; players enjoy social play with friends and online groups despite limited player base."
Lethal League Blaze
"Community and playing with friends is emphasized, though overall player base is small."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
2"Players develop strategic skills and learn game mechanics over time."
Multiwinia
"Players develop stealth and aiming skills, and learn game mechanics over time."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."
The Baby In Yellow
"No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires active attention and focus during matches; not a casual idle game."
The Mean Greens - Plastic Warfare
"Requires active focus and attention during matches; not a casual idle game."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
1"Some social interaction and playing with friends, but limited evidence of deep emotional or close relationship formation."
Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals
"Some social interaction and playing with friends, but limited emotional or close relationship building."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
0"No clear evidence of leadership roles or management in gameplay."
pla_toon
"No clear evidence of leadership roles or group management in gameplay."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
1"Limited progression through achievements and unlocking modes, but no deep item or upgrade systems."
BBQ Simulator: The Squad
"Some progression through scores and unlocking modes, but no deep item or upgrade systems."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
2"Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable; others note moments of tension and challenge."
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
"Players find the game fun and lighthearted, providing relaxation and stress relief."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
2"Enjoyable visuals, sound design, and humorous physics provide sensory stimulation and fun."
A Day Out
"Enjoyable sound design and humorous visuals provide sensory stimulation and fun."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
2"Leaderboards offer some recognition but limited social status impact."
REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
"Scoreboards and kill counts provide some recognition, but limited social status impact."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-4"No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on multiplayer matches."
STARWHAL
"No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on multiplayer matches."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
3"Stealth and heist planning require strategic thinking and problem solving."
One-armed robber
"Stealth, positioning, and timing require strategic thinking and planning."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
3"Tense stealth and action moments create suspense and excitement."
ECHO
"Tense moments of hiding and surprise attacks create suspense and excitement."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
2"Generally considered good value especially on sale, though some feel price is high for content."
Cannon Brawl
"Generally considered good value for price, especially with friends, though some feel price is high for content."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
3"Combat involves shooting and defeating enemies, with some creative and humorous weaponry."
Rabbit Hole
"Combat involves stabbing and shooting other boxes, though in a humorous, non-gruesome manner."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
2"Players try to avoid being eliminated and manage resources like health and positioning in chaotic matches."
Rubber Bandits
"Players try to avoid being killed and survive in matches, managing positioning and timing."
Analysis
Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Progression, Continuation.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Last update: 30/04/2026