Paper Animal Adventure

Buy97%

Very Positive · 229 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Cuddling Raccoons Studio · Metroidvania · Aug 7, 2025

Player review score
97%
Very Positive
Price
$12.82−27%
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
220
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
3
Full audio0 of 3
Subtitles3 of 3

Should I buy Paper Animal Adventure?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 128 sampled reviews

Based on 229 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 128 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise25% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
29 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
In camps, you are able to equip stickers, the badge replacement, which greatly alter your gameplay in special ways.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
25 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
Characters are expressive and distinct, contributing to a setting that feels warm and inviting despite the underlying conflict.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
20 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
Paper Mario influences are in equally-full force, even beyond the similarities in art style.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
16 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
The game can seem pretty simple and easy, but if you set the difficulty to "Hard" or above, it really clicks!
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
11 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
The Mystery Dungeon style of grid-based combat translates well into a real time format with the use of Gear, a continually recharging meter that allows you to use your basic attack when a unit is charged.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
Character animations and environmental details add to the overall charm, while the soundtrack supports the experience with gentle, melodic compositions that enhance the atmosphere without becoming intrusive.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay29 reviews
Story25 reviews
Graphics20 reviews
Difficulty16 reviews
Combat11 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Steam Deck
100% still recommend
Multiplayer
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Remote Play Together
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

On sale, not the lowest
$12.82$17.58−27%

The lowest we've tracked is $8.62.

8 points recordedtoday · $12.82

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