Boxbound vs KOI Remake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boxbound
Engage in a story-driven endless puzzle game set in a satirical workplace. Solve package-sorting challenges and adapt to dynamic events while a larger narrative unfolds outside. Features endless levels, mini-games, and a compelling, humorous story.
- Endless puzzle gameplay
- Dynamic events and mini-games
- Compelling satirical storytelling
- Competitive leaderboards
- Relaxing yet intriguing atmosphere
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The world is changing, but you still have to go to work. Step into the satirical world of Boxbound, a story-driven endless puzzle game that blends simplistic puzzle gameplay with a captivating narrative. You work in the warehouse alongside your stressed and overworked co-worker, Peter. Together, you tackle the endless stream of packages, solving day-to-day complications in the workplace while massive events unfold outside. Political upheaval, economic shifts, and a charismatic new leader changing the world — but within the warehouse, the grind never stops. It's not just a puzzle game - you’re diving into an ever-evolving experience. The game offers 9223372036854775807 levels, ensuring endless gameplay that will keep your brain fit for a lifetime (or around four billion lifetimes, to be precise, if you spend one second on each level). But it’s not just about sorting packages. Unexpected challenges and mini-games regularly disrupt your routine, forcing you to adapt and think creatively. Sweep up trash, work in the dark during power outages, or even drive the delivery truck from time to time. The surprises never stop, just like the work. Features: • Endless Puzzle Gameplay: Dive into an infinite supply of challenging levels designed to test your organizational skills and creativity. • Dynamic Events: Encounter unpredictable scenarios that keep gameplay fresh and exciting. • Compelling Storytelling: Experience a twisting, satirical tale of ordinary work-life amidst extraordinary world events. • Competitive Leaderboards: Prove your skills by climbing the ranks and showing off your efficiency. • Relaxing Yet Intriguing Atmosphere: Enjoy a unique blend of soothing puzzle-solving and dark humor. Get Boxbound today to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience. Whether you’re chasing the top spot on the leaderboard or just looking to unwind, Boxbound will keep you coming back for more.
KOI Remake
Embark on a serene adventure as a koi fish, navigating diverse landscapes and solving intricate puzzles. Uncover hidden memories and find inner peace in a beautifully rendered world.
- Healing and mesmerizing adventure
- Exquisite Chinese-style illustrations
- Diverse and immersive sceneries
- Gravity sensing interactive system
- Intriguing environmental puzzles
- Thrilling adventure with dangers
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KOI Remake presents a healing and mesmerizing adventure from the perspective of a little koi fish, who travels all the way upstream and finally arrives at the dreamlike Starry Night Lake against all odds. Solving the puzzles, collecting the fragments of memories, and uncovering the hidden past of the little koi… Beneath the enchanting waters of the lotus pond, are you ready to follow the lead of the koi and embark on a refreshing journey for inner peace? 【Polished Graphics】 With exquisite Chinese-style illustrations and 3D remodeling, KOI Remake presents you with a refreshing and immersive gameplay in a more vivid world. 【Diverse Sceneries】 From the tranquil lotus pond to the swift stream, from the murky sewage maze to the dreamlike Starry Night Lake… There’s always more to discover in your next exploration! 【Gravity Sensing System】 The brand new interactive system allows you to feel the motion of the blooming flowers and the flowing stream by slightly rotating your devices. 【Intriguing Puzzles】 Dead branches that block your way, lurking geckos hidden in the dark, scattered petals waiting to be picked up… Use your wit to solve the ingenious puzzles! 【Thrilling Adventure】 Keep away from the brutal black fish, swim through the unquiet waters and avoid the naked wires… Brave the danger along the way to uncover the hidden truth and reach the final destination! Spiritual Journey: Collect the fragments of memories scattered everywhere to have a glimpse of the hidden past. Take on this introspective spiritual journey to find the perfect balance between man and nature, and feel for yourself the importance of environmental protection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Boxbound at Free against KOI Remake's $1.99. Boxbound also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (133 vs 10). KOI Remake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Boxbound is free to download; KOI Remake costs $1.99 up front. Boxbound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KOI Remake asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Boxbound against 4.8 for KOI Remake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxbound has 133 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Boxbound's written reviews are positive against 100% of KOI Remake's.
Boxbound ships an update weekly, KOI Remake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boxbound | KOI Remake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (133 ratings) | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 133 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 576 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linus Lindberg | Dotoyou Games |
Customer experience
Boxbound
KOI Remake
Bugs and requests
Boxbound
Reported bugs
1 issue- Crashes after accepting privacy policy
Requested features
2 requests- Release the soundtrack
- Remove political/ideological elements
KOI Remake
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boxbound
- 20 Hint Coins$1.99
- 50 Hint Coins$3.99
- Starter Pack$4.99
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- 500 Hint Coins$19.99
KOI Remake
No in-app purchases









