Game profile
The Jackbox Party Pack 10
A collection of five quiz and drawing games in which players use their smartphones as controllers while only a single shared screen is needed. Ideal for mixed groups and get togethers, since almost any number of viewers and players can join in.
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What kind of game this is
At its core this is Party / Puzzle, set in an abstract, non-literal space. Visually it is deliberately stylised rather than photorealistic, and the overall tone stays light and upbeat. The structure is guided rather than open, so you are moved along instead of dropped into a map. Sessions of an hour or two sit at the sweet spot here.
Difficulty stays forgiving, so progress rarely depends on your reflexes. There is no story to speak of, the systems carry everything. You can play it with others cooperatively or go head to head. It is available broadly, on 5 platforms. It sits in the mid price bracket.
What stands out
- smartphone as controller
- five party games
- unlimited players
This fits you if
- you want to wind down rather than be tested
- you would rather build something than be told what to do
- cutscenes annoy you and you just want to play
- you want zero frustration and no difficulty wall
- you have someone to play with
- you enjoy competing against other players
Look elsewhere if
- you need real difficulty to stay interested
- you play mainly for narrative
- you want a game with a clear ending you can reach
- you play alone, this needs other people
How long is The Jackbox Party Pack 10?
This one has no finish line. It is built to be played for years, in whatever rhythm suits you.
How the rating ranks
Critics settled on 68 out of 100, which puts it above 4 percent of the 1276 games here and at rank 1225 overall. That is the lower end of this database, critics were more reserved here than with most titles. The number does not tell you whether a game is exactly right for the right evening, though.
For comparison, Party averages 80 points across the database, so this one sits 12 points below its own genre. The figure rests on a comparatively small number of ratings, so treat it as an indication rather than a verdict.
Released in 2023 and 3 years old. Recent enough to look and run modern, old enough to be patched and often discounted.
The facts
- Release year
- 2023
- Genres
- Party, Puzzle
- Playtime
- Endless game
- Difficulty
- Relaxed, forgiving
- Story weight
- None, pure gameplay
- Play with
- Competitive, Co-op
- Setting
- Abstract
- Visual style
- Stylised
- Price bracket
- Mid price
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile
- Critic rating
- 68 / 100
Direct comparison
| Genres | Release year | Playtime | Critic rating | Price bracket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jackbox Party Pack 10 | 2023 | Endless game | 68 | Mid price |
| What the Golf? | 2019 | approx. 6 hrs. | 88 | Budget |
| Ultimate Chicken Horse | 2016 | Endless game | 79 | Budget |
| Angry Birds 2 | 2015 | approx. 100 hrs. | 76 | Free-to-play |
If you liked this, try these
- 88/100 What the Golf? Shared: Party, Puzzle, Abstract, shorter
- 79/100 Ultimate Chicken Horse Shared: Party, Abstract, rated higher
- 76/100 Angry Birds 2 Shared: Party, Puzzle, Abstract, shorter
- 68/100 Roblox Shared: Party, Abstract
- 90/100 Thank Goodness You're Here! Shared: Party, Puzzle, shorter, rated higher
- 82/100 Among Us Shared: Party, Puzzle, rated higher