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title: Stacking
date: 2020-08-24T15:07:00-07:00
author: James Spafford
canonical_url: "https://www.doublefine.com/games/stacking"
section: Games
---
# Stacking

## Key facts

- **Developer:** Double Fine Productions
- **Release date:** February 8, 2011
- **Genre:** Adventure, Puzzle
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, macOS, Linux
- **Age ratings:** ESRB Everyone 10+ (Crude Humor, Use of Tobacco); PEGI 7
- **Cloud gaming:** [Play on Xbox Cloud Gaming](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play/games/stacking/C042M8GWKS34)
- **Awards:** 3 won, 10 other nominations

## About Stacking

Explore a vintage world inhabited by living Russian stacking dolls as you jump into more than 100 unique dolls and use their special abilities to solve a wide variety of puzzles & challenges, and enjoy the first game from Project Lead Lee Petty.  
  
Play as Charlie Blackmore, the world’s tiniest Russian stacking doll, and embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the “Baron.” This imaginative 3rd person puzzle adventure game will take you on a journey from a bustling Royal Train Station to a high-flying Zeppelin as you collect unique dolls and matched stacking sets to display in Charlie’s secret hideout, where you chronicle your adventures.  
  
Continue the Stacking adventure with The Lost Hobo King DLC pack, included free in the PC version!  
  
In the Lost Hobo King, the first downloadable expansion for Double Fine’s Stacking, players once again assume the role of Charlie Blackmore, the world’s smallest Russian stacking doll. Charlie travels with his hobo friend Levi to the mysterious kingdom of Camelfoot, the mythical resting place of lost hobo king and his crown. Charlie must help Levi’s uncle, Rufus Ryken, reclaim his rightful throne by solving three tests of valor and reawakening the hobo blacksmiths of old. Only then can the crown be reforged, enabling Rufus to become king and unite the fractured hobo people under one sardine. The Lost Hobo King features a complete adventure with several new challenges, each with multiple solutions, an all new assortment of unique dolls with engaging abilities, and a new round of hi-jinks to discover and make trouble with. Only the worthy can reclaim the crown of Camelfoot!

## Trailer

- [Stacking - PC Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEJtypcyL5I) (YouTube)
- [Watch on Double Fine TV](https://www.doublefine.com/dftv/stacking-pc-trailer)

## Where to buy

- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115110/Stacking/)
- [Microsoft Store](https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/stacking/c042m8gwks34?activetab=pivot:overviewtab)
- [Humble Bundle](https://www.humblebundle.com/store/stacking?hmb_source=search_bar)
- [GOG](https://www.gog.com/game/stacking)
- [itch](https://doublefine.itch.io/stacking)

## Awards

### Won

- **Aggie Awards 2011:** [Best Concept](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18661/page7)
- **NAVGTR 2011:** [Character Design](https://navgtr.org/2011-awards/)
- **G4TV 2011:** [Best Downloadable Game](https://archive.org/details/X-Play.2011.12.14)

### Nominated

- **GDC Awards 2012:** [Best Downloadable Game](https://gamechoiceawards.com/archive-gdca-2012/)
- **Aggie Awards 2011:** [Best Gameplay](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18658)
- **Aggie Awards 2011:** [Best Setting](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18658)
- **Aggie Awards 2011:** [Best Graphic Design](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18658)
- **Aggie Awards 2011:** [Best Music](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18658)
- **Aggie Awards 2011:** [Best Console/Handheld Adventure (Exclusive)](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18658)
- **Aggie Awards 2011:** [Best Non-Traditional Adventure](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18658)
- **NAVGTR 2011:** [Original Adventure Game](https://navgtr.org/2011-awards/)
- **NAVGTR 2011:** [Writing in a Comedy](https://navgtr.org/2011-awards/)
- **Spike Video Game Awards 2011:** [Best Downloadable Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Video_Game_Awards)

## Reviews

- "Stacking proves that lively character and set designs, catchy music, and clever writing are far more important in making a good game than simply simply adding filler to extend the quantity of gameplay hours." (100/100) - 1UP
- "A rare breed of adventure that never frustrates while it lasts, and will keep you smiling like very few others." (86/100) - [Richard Cobbett, PC Gamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/stacking-review/)
- "Chock full of charm, humor, and fun puzzles." (85/100) - [Kristine Steimer, IGN](https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/09/stacking-review)

## More about Stacking

- [Accolades](https://www.doublefine.com/games/stacking/accolades)
- [Extras](https://www.doublefine.com/games/stacking/extras)
- [Support](https://www.doublefine.com/games/support/stacking)