Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 54 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 31 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Performance: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Optimization: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 4k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
60% of themes are praise20% are divided20% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
54 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
What initially appears to be a quirky cardboard-themed shooter quickly transforms into a dark and mysterious journey filled with grotesque enemies, cryptic lore, and memorable gameplay mechanics.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
31 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While many indie shooters rely on nostalgia alone to attract players, PAPERHEAD EP.0 distinguishes itself through a combination of inventive visual design, atmospheric storytelling, fast-paced combat, and a deeply unsettling world hidden beneath an unexpectedly charming exterior.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
29 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I really like the fast combat, unusual pencil mechanic, strange horror setting and the way the cardboard art style clashes with the darker material.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
27 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
A little corny at times, yes. but overall the entire story so far has been really good, and kept me wanting to play the game.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Industrial-inspired music accompanies combat encounters with aggressive energy, while quieter sections rely on atmospheric sound design to maintain tension.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
13 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Decent mechanics (fast and slippery movement might be overwhelming at first), with a bit of determination its not too hard to get 100% achievements.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay54 reviews
Combat31 reviews
Graphics29 reviews
Story27 reviews
Audio19 reviews
Difficulty13 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs25% still recommend
Controls100% still recommend
Players complain
Performance80% still recommend
Optimization50% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
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