2025 Steam’s Box-Pushing Fest Is Here

Sokoban games are often overlooked in the world of PC gaming, but with Steam’s new Box-Pushing sale there has never been a better time to dive into a new genre (or maybe just pick up a few new quirky games for your collection).

From the slasher happy Slayaway Camp to the Indiana Jones inspired Rob Riches there are a ton of interesting adventures to unpack here. So, without further ado, here are some of the many unique games in the showcase for the first ever Steam Box-Pushing Fest! Only here from April 21st to April 28th.


Slayaway Camp | Slayaway Camp 2

Photo from Steam Page

Publisher Blue Wizard Digital is here paying homage to the horror movies of the 80’s with Slayaway Camp and Slayaway Camp 2. Push your way through killer nostalgic scenes as you slash through clueless campers in this retro murder-puzzler.


Rob Riches

Photo from Megapop

Not a horror movie fan, but still looking for that 80’s movie magic? From development team Megapop, comes the Indiana Jones inspired adventure, Rob Riches. Journey through ancient ruins avoiding traps and solving challenging puzzles in search of buried treasure.


Crate Mates

Photo from Developer Emerick Gibson

Looking for a place to store your ancient artifacts? Maybe you have some boxes with special storage needs. Needs so specific that they may include being suspended in midair or submerged in water? Look no further than Crate Mates, from developer Emerick Gibson. These highly trained mates are ready to stack, shift, float, or even destroy your boxes. Whatever it takes to achieve your desired storage configuration, Sokoban style.


Sokobalien

Photo from Cavylabs

Looking to start your very own space farm? Well now you can with Sokobalien, the intergalactic homesteading adventure by developer MadCat Corp. and publisher Cavylabs. Navigate tricky puzzles as you push cows, sheep, pigs, and more towards your abduction beams, and collect hates to keep your fellow aliens looking out of this world stylish. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to make your ranching dreams a reality with Sokobalien.


Chuck’s Challenge 3D 2020

Photo from Niffler Games

Chuck’s Challenge 3D 2020, from Niffler Games, is a devilishly fun puzzler game guaranteed to challenge your fingers and tease your brain. What really makes this one stand out from the crowd is its robust level editor, weekly challenges, and a Steam workshop page with over 1,000 fan-made levels for you to discover. If you’re looking for a seemingly endless sokoban adventure that also lets you put your creative skills to the test, this may be the one for you.


Chip’s Challenge 2

Photo from Niffler Games

Chip’s Challenge 2 , also from Niffler Games, is a modern-day retro gem, complete with a 16-bit soundtrack and over 300 levels to master. Play as Chip McCallahan and his partner Melinda the Mental Marvel and take on the ultimate Sokoban challenge from the International Brain Game Club. With a variety of monsters and hazards around every corner, do you have what it takes to outsmart the Puzzle Master Vladimir Gerajkee?

There are many, many more titles available, many at discounted prices starting under $2.00. But hurry, the Fest only lasts until 10:00 am/PST on April 28.

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