Choose The Paper Game
Choose The Paper Game if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Paper Game launched in 2022.
The Paper Game vs Popcorn Fever
The Paper Game and Popcorn Fever both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. The Paper Game (2022) is 2 years older than Popcorn Fever (2024). The Paper Game is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Popcorn Fever (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Popcorn Fever
Choose Popcorn Fever if you want an Action and Strategy experience. Popcorn Fever launched in 2024.
Both The Paper Game and Popcorn Fever sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Paper Game |  Popcorn Fever | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | iNightGaming LLC | Yunicorn Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- The Paper Game (2022) is 2 years older than Popcorn Fever (2024).
- The Paper Game is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Popcorn Fever (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- The Paper Game is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Popcorn Fever has no Deck rating yet.
The Paper Game vs Popcorn Fever — FAQ
- Should I play The Paper Game or Popcorn Fever first?
- If you want chronology, The Paper Game (2022) came out before Popcorn Fever (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Paper Game and Popcorn Fever similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does The Paper Game run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Paper Game is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Popcorn Fever doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.