Rank 01Games like PAPERHEAD EP.0
- 17 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to PAPERHEAD EP.0: PAPERHEAD, Trepang2, DOOM, ULTRAKILL, and Dread Templar. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Dread Templar
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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Bloodroots
Why this: Shares weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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DEAD TRASH
Why this: Shares weapon variety and real time combat with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like PAPERHEAD EP.0
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- 9Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation
Shares boomer shooter and weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
- 98% of 680 reviews
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Shares real time combat and boss fights with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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Shares momentum based movement and weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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Shares precision platforming and real time combat with PAPERHEAD EP.0.
- 78% of 108 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Paperhead te4m
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 91% of 1,017 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Exceptional fast paced movement like quake doom
- Fast paced yet tactical gameplay
- Fluid movement feels like skating
- Atmospheric
- Brutal
- Dark
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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Why this: Same whimsical mood as PAPERHEAD EP.0.
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About PAPERHEAD EP.0
The closest matches to PAPERHEAD EP.0: PAPERHEAD, Trepang2, DOOM, ULTRAKILL, and Dread Templar. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If PAPERHEAD EP.0 is your kind of game, the closest matches are PAPERHEAD, Trepang2 and DOOM — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, brutal and dark, and single out its boomer shooter and boss fights. 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.
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?
Is PAPERHEAD EP.0 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 1,017 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 61 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Exceptional fast paced movement like quake doom
- Fast paced yet tactical gameplay
- Fluid movement feels like skating
- Free demo with high production value
Frequently asked about PAPERHEAD EP.0
Can I run it?
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, Trepang2, DOOM.
Who developed PAPERHEAD EP.0?
PAPERHEAD EP.0 was developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital.