Games like PAPERHEAD EP.0
If PAPERHEAD EP.0 is your kind of game, the closest matches are PAPERHEAD, DooM in the Dark 2 and HMUR — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, brutal and dark. 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.
Get personalized picks →PAPERHEAD EP.0 is a free-to-play first-person boomer shooter set in a gritty cardboard world where players awaken in a prison cell and navigate dark corridors filled with runic symbols and blood. The game features momentum-based movement, combo-driven combat, boss encounters, and a checkpoint system across medium-length solo gameplay. Reviewers describe the experience as intense, brutal, and hypnotic, highlighting fast-paced-yet-tactical gameplay and movement that feels like skating. Players appreciate the high-production-value demo, great soundtrack, and sound effects that enhance immersion. The 2024 release is playable on Steam Deck and challenges players through atmospheric, experimental action.
About PAPERHEAD EP.0: In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?
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PAPERHEAD
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Top pick for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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?
DooM in the Dark 2
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
The space station suffered an unknown infection from space, the previously unknown X virus mutates, almost the entire crew of the station is infected, you need to stop the army of mutants until they break through to Earth and the judgment day begins!
HMUR
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Third-strongest match for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
HMUR is a fast-paced retro-FPS, in the original setting, that merges Soviet aesthetics with wacky madness and frantic dynamics of iconic 90s shooters. Survive a disaster at a classified Soviet facility as you blast your way through crowds of enemies. Speed is your key to survival.
Trepang2
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Shares a brutal mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Ranked #4 for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.
ULTRAKILL
WHY THIS
Shares a hypnotic mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Ranked #5 for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
BRUTAL JOHN 2
WHY THIS
Shares weapon variety and a dark mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Ranked #6 for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
WHY THIS
Shares weapon variety and an atmospheric mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Ranked #7 for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.
Turbo Overkill
WHY THIS
Shares a brutal mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Ranked #8 for PAPERHEAD EP.0 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!
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The Binding of Isaac
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Shares boss fights and a dark mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Reviewers of PAPERHEAD EP.0 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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Half-Life
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Shares an atmospheric mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Reviewers of PAPERHEAD EP.0 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Cuphead
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Shares an atmospheric mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Reviewers of PAPERHEAD EP.0 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
DOOM
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Shares a brutal mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Reviewers of PAPERHEAD EP.0 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
Choo-Choo Charles
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Shares a whimsical mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Reviewers of PAPERHEAD EP.0 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Navigate an open-world island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil spider train named Charles.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Trepang2
WHY THIS
Shares a brutal mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.
ULTRAKILL
WHY THIS
Shares a hypnotic mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
BRUTAL JOHN 2
WHY THIS
Shares weapon variety and a dark mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
WHY THIS
Shares weapon variety and an atmospheric mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.
Turbo Overkill
WHY THIS
Shares a brutal mood with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!
Frequently asked about PAPERHEAD EP.0
- Does PAPERHEAD EP.0 run on Steam Deck?
- PAPERHEAD EP.0 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Is PAPERHEAD EP.0 free to play?
- Yes — PAPERHEAD EP.0 is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- What games are most similar to PAPERHEAD EP.0?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PAPERHEAD EP.0 are PAPERHEAD, DooM in the Dark 2, HMUR.
- Who developed PAPERHEAD EP.0?
- PAPERHEAD EP.0 was developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital.
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