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Games like Paperback Vol. 2

If Paperback Vol. 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fairtravel Battle CCG, BrouHaHa and Wordy Online - Classic Word Games — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its digital adaptation feels fresh, dynamic card synergies and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Paperback Vol. 2: Word-building meets deck-building in the unique game Paperback Vol. 2

2022StrategyCasual3.49 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Fowers Games
Paperback Vol. 2 — Steam game cover
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Deck building meets word gamesDigital adaptation feels freshDynamic card synergiesChallengingContemplativeWhimsical

Players who liked Paperback Vol. 2 also play

Steam players who put hours into Paperback Vol. 2 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Fairtravel Battle CCG

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Let your magic run wild in this fast-paced fantasy card game, with a unique resource system, back-and-forth battles, moddable cards and multiple unique game modes. Play alone or with up to four players online, without needing to pay for new cards.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. BrouHaHa

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Hear a word. Type it in 12 seconds. Get it wrong and you fall down a 12-player leaderboard until you're the one eliminated. Buy coupons between words to distort your rivals' audio, scramble their typing, and steal their dollars.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  3. Wordy Online - Classic Word Games

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Rediscover the fun of wordplay in this modern, colorful collection of popular games with fresh ideas! Play through the campaign or a huge dictionary of words: learn, earn rewards, track your progress, and even climb the leaderboards — play solo, with friends, and with players worldwide!

    2026IndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Abalon Arena: Multiplayer Card Tactics

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Cards, tactics and mutant squirrels! Enter the arena and compete head to head, play cooperatively or go it alone to defeat increasingly challenging onslaughts of enemies in a cunning game of wits set in the fantastical world of Abalon.

    StrategyIndieDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Singulier

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    The party game where you must NEVER say the same thing as everyone else. Find the answer no one dares to give and survive — up to 100 players in Battle Royale! One friend buys it, the whole table plays FREE from their browser. Built for streaming.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Ariokan™ - create your cards, break the Meta

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Ariokan™ is a highly interactive, strategically-deep competitive card game with a twist: you can create new cards, and use them to build crazy combos around Gods and Legends to break the Meta. No floodgates, no 10-minutes turns, no pay-to-win. You can unlock cards created by other players too!

    2026StrategyIndie29.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. D.A.M.N!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    D.A.M.N! is a chaotic tactical board game built for fun evenings with friends and family, where dice are only the beginning. Outsmart each other with unique classes, ultimates, action cards, traps, and dirty tricks — then shape the rules to make every match your own.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  8. Just Hanging Around

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Paperback Vol. 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    1-4 player co-op game inspired by Hangman. Work together to solve words, play mini-games, and challenge your friends to duels in a medieval town.

    ActionStrategyCasualSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Paperback Vol. 2

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Scrabble

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Reviewers of Paperback Vol. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    The fantastically fun crossword game is now specially designed for your PC or Mac. Build words using letter tiles and enjoy quick, easy-to-learn controls and fantastic features. Play solo, compete with the computer, or challenge up to three friends in a Hot Seat challenge. Choose from a variety of game styles.

    2013StrategyCasualSteam ↗
  2. Paperback Adventures

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building and a whimsical mood with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Reviewers of Paperback Vol. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Combine word wizardry and superior strategy in this roguelike deckbuilding adventure. Craft a unique deck of letter cards throughout each journey, collect rewards from your victories, and each adventure unlocks new cards.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual11.24 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Domination

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Paperback Vol. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Domination is a first-person horror, action and story game, where you get involved in conspiracies about the Reptilians

    2021ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. A Typewriter’s Story

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Paperback Vol. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Эмили - обычная девушка, живущая в Нью-Йорке и работающая за печатной машинкой. Сможет ли она преодолеть все трудности на своем пути и стать известным писателем? Все зависит только от Вас!

    2018IndieAdventureCasualSteam ↗
  5. Typewriter

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Paperback Vol. 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    A vintage typewriter, all yours. Typewriter is a beautifully crafted vintage typewriter simulator. Every keystroke brings the hammers striking paper, ribbons trembling, and the carriage gliding — immerse yourself in the pure joy of typing.

    2026IndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Paperback Vol. 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Paperback Vol. 2 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Paperback Vol. 2.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  8. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Paperback Vol. 2

Does Paperback Vol. 2 run on Steam Deck?
Paperback Vol. 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Paperback Vol. 2 cost?
Paperback Vol. 2 is listed on Steam at 3.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Paperback Vol. 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Paperback Vol. 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Paperback Vol. 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Paperback Vol. 2 are Fairtravel Battle CCG, BrouHaHa, Wordy Online - Classic Word Games.
Who developed Paperback Vol. 2?
Paperback Vol. 2 was developed by Fowers Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Paperback Vol. 2.

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