Rank 01Why this
Shares parry system and precision platforming with PAPERHEAD.
- $11.24 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Games like PAPERHEAD
- 29 games
- Updated Nov 10, 2026
Players who liked PAPERHEAD also play
The closest matches to PAPERHEAD: Kusan: City of Wolves, PAPERHEAD EP.0, Trepang2, Dread Templar, and DOOM. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares precision platforming and combo based combat with PAPERHEAD.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 03
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Dread Templar
Why this: Shares secret hunting with PAPERHEAD.
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DOOM
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD.
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Project Warlock
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with PAPERHEAD.
Rank 07 
Forgive Me Father
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like PAPERHEAD.
Rank 08 
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like PAPERHEAD
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Kusan: City of Wolves
Shares parry system and precision platforming with PAPERHEAD.
- 90% of 335 reviews
- 2PAPERHEAD EP.0
Shares precision platforming and combo based combat with PAPERHEAD.
- 91% of 1,017 reviews
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- 9Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Shares parry system and weapon upgrades with PAPERHEAD.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
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- 19NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Shares destructible environments and parry system with PAPERHEAD.
- 81% of 1,451 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Paperhead te4m
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 652 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Endless mode for extended gameplay
- Engaging lore and story through exploration
- Exceptional doom like combat feel and weapon variety
- Atmospheric
- Brutal
- Challenging
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below PAPERHEAD at current Steam store prices.
CRUEL
Why this: Shares parry system and weapon upgrades with PAPERHEAD.
High Hell
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like PAPERHEAD.
Hotline Miami
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like PAPERHEAD.
DEADBOLT
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like PAPERHEAD.
Tower of Guns
Why this: Shares secret hunting with PAPERHEAD.
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with PAPERHEAD.
BUTCHER
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like PAPERHEAD.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to PAPERHEAD, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Iron Snout
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Shares wave based survival with PAPERHEAD.
Darkenstein 3D
Why this: Shares secret hunting with PAPERHEAD.
STRAFTAT
Why this: Explores retro, like PAPERHEAD.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like PAPERHEAD.
FUCK HITLER
Why this: Explores indie, like PAPERHEAD.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Kusan: City of Wolves
Why this: Shares parry system and precision platforming with PAPERHEAD.
Trepang2
Why this: Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like PAPERHEAD.
DOOM
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD.
Project Warlock
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with PAPERHEAD.
Forgive Me Father
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like PAPERHEAD.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD.
About PAPERHEAD
The closest matches to PAPERHEAD: Kusan: City of Wolves, PAPERHEAD EP.0, Trepang2, Dread Templar, and DOOM. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If PAPERHEAD is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kusan: City of Wolves, PAPERHEAD EP.0 and Trepang2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, brutal and challenging, and single out its combo based combat and destructible environments. 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.
About PAPERHEAD: In the cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... Use the magical pencil, a good old shotgun, and various other weapons as well as the strength of your mighty boots, to uncover the dark truth and find out WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?
Is PAPERHEAD worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 652 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 94% positive across 669 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Endless mode for extended gameplay
- Engaging lore and story through exploration
- Exceptional doom like combat feel and weapon variety
- Fluid high mobility movement with wall jumps and dashes
People who play it also play: Kusan: City of Wolves, PAPERHEAD EP.0, Trepang2
Frequently asked about PAPERHEAD
Can I run it?
Is PAPERHEAD verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — PAPERHEAD is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does PAPERHEAD cost?
PAPERHEAD is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to PAPERHEAD?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PAPERHEAD are Kusan: City of Wolves, PAPERHEAD EP.0, Trepang2.
Who developed PAPERHEAD?
PAPERHEAD was developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital.