Buy it if you like
- Story: 66 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 39 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 34 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 354 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 244 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
66 of 244 sampled reviews raised it
Animal lovers because it is a really sweet story, and I think the paint mechanics really shone in chapter 4, and then children because animals, easy gameplay, and collectibles.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
39 of 244 sampled reviews raised it
The game’s stunning hand-drawn, hand-painted visuals bring the bush to life, creating an atmosphere that feels immersive and deeply relaxing.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
34 of 244 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay is intuitive and fun, with plenty of things to click on, from plants to bugs and birds.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
20 of 244 sampled reviews raised it
Paperbark's art style is gorgeous with a great soundtrack, but there's some odd decisions in the design that held back the experience for me.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story66 reviews
Graphics39 reviews
Gameplay34 reviews
Audio20 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface67% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs92% 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
- Camera Comfort
- Captions available
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$8.99
The lowest we've tracked is $4.49.
6 points recordedtoday · $8.99
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