HootBox overview

Overview

HootBox comes from Gufo and is published by Gufo. It arrived on Steam on Jul 14, 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

HootBox's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 24 September 2026 - 03:07:35 UTC, with a tracked peak near 0. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 0% positive across 0 reviews.

Language and system requirements

HootBox is available in 2 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

HootBox has no public VGI unit-sales estimate available and has recommendation data pending. Revenue data is not available for this game yet. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

HootBox overview details

HootBox combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

About the Game Hootbox is the result of an existential crisis turned into a game. It is a "home-made" vertical platformer where a lack of technical expertise has been replaced by an obsession with pixel art and a constant, lingering question: Why am I doing this? Step into the feathers of an owl who has chosen to be a "happy Sisyphus." Stack colored boxes, defy gravity, and attempt to reach the edge of the universe. Is it frustrating? Perhaps. Is it depressing? At times. But it is an honest journey, created by a single person still trying to figure out a direction—both in the game and in life. Your feedback is the compass the developer is missing. A Solitary Ascent Into the Unknown In this vertical platformer with an unusual and vaguely bizarre atmosphere, you play as an owl seeking more than just the summit—perhaps a way out. This is an experience designed to be taken slowly: a "chill" journey through a world that seems to have lost its bearings, much like its creator. Build Your Escape: The core mechanic is simple and meditative. Collect and stack crates to climb higher and higher. There is no rush—only the steady rhythm of your construction in a world that feels suspended in time. A Bizarre and Melancholy Atmosphere: Explore environments that convey a subtle sense of bewilderment. Between surreal encounters and strange vistas, the game reflects an introspective mood, turning the climb into a metaphor for finding meaning amidst life's difficulties. Non-Punitive Challenges: The enemies and obstacles you encounter are not meant to crush you, but to slow your ascent,…

SteamPulse editorial summary

HootBox is listed as a game with $1.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual, Indie, and Early Access. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 24 September 2026 - 03:07:35 UTC, a tracked peak of 0, and review score data when available.

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