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Games like Paperdream

If Paperdream is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dungeon Roll, Little Witch Survivors and Gourmet Food Wizard — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Paperdream: This is a top-down roguelike deck-building game where you can combine a wide variety of cards to unleash unimaginable attack effects. With a high degree of freedom in deck construction, countless powerful combos await your creativity.

ActionStrategyIndieAdventureRPGCasualWindowsby Catnip studio
Paperdream — Steam game cover

Players who liked Paperdream also play

Steam players who put hours into Paperdream 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. Dungeon Roll

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paperdream.

    Descend beneath your family estate to uncover the truth about the crusader heroes of your bloodline, re-rolling your path floor by floor through a labyrinth built on real Crusades history. The souls of legendary crusaders grant you boons and the seven deadly sins guard the way down.

    2027ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  2. Little Witch Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paperdream.

    "Little Witch Survivors" is a magic pigeon barrage shooting game. You will play as a little witch, summoning and commanding eight unique magic guardians to fight side by side! Each guardian has dual skills, and you can switch strategies freely in the equipment slots - weave your own magic miracle!

    2025ActionStrategyAdventure4.14 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Gourmet Food Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paperdream.

    This is a real time card combat game with magic and gourmet food!Players capture magic objects, make food, use a super variety of magic [/], set foot on the adventure!The game level is randomly generated, the enemy is a new concept of no health, please enjoy the battle of releasing magic!

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  4. Fowl Brawl: When Chickens Fly

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paperdream.

    A physics-based catapult defense game with cute art and strategic depth. On a forgotten planet, magic-tech collision sparks a species war. Players control magical duck heroes, using ancient totems as boosters across six extreme terrains to battle mechanized chicken legions.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  5. Lexomancy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Paperdream.

    A fantastical deckbuilding rouguelike, all packed into a traditional word game. Play as a Lexomancer, a magic user who can channel their power through Runic Tiles, and venture fourth on a quest to find the ever elusive Necrolexicon

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. Devil Edge

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paperdream.

    This is a magic and adventure action game, the game designed a number of demon scene, including Miguel City, pyramid magic Road, Paria volcano, Tavla castle, Beka jungle, blue city cave, etc. The high difficulty level design, the unceasingly rich magic skill, will let you indulge in it.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Hail of Hexes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paperdream.

    Featuring three playable characters, over twenty gameplay-altering items, and over ten unique upgradeable spells, every Hail of Hexes run will be unique. Explore new builds and truly master the classic arcade combat in this hand-drawn side-scrolling shoot-em-up.

    2026ActionStrategySteam ↗
  8. Scrapdivers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Paperdream fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Paperdream.

    Dive from your flying fortress into a fracturing vertical world in this high-velocity, co-op extraction roguelite. Master breakneck momentum to swing through drifting sky islands, rip raw scrap from the earth, and hunt massive predators. Gear up and dive.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Paperdream.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paperdream.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Paperdream.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Paperdream.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Coming soon from Catnip studio

Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from Catnip studio — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.

  1. Ink Unfurls

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    Guide living ink across a quiet three-dimensional canvas. Choose where each new form grows, reshape the composition, and complete a small ink-wash artwork at your own pace.

    Releases September 2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  2. Blossoms of Light

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Casual with Paperdream.

    Rotate and fit together beautiful shell-like pieces to reveal vivid flowers and colorful gardens. Enjoy relaxing puzzle time with gentle music and delicate lighting.

    Releases September 2026CasualSteam ↗
  3. SnapDogs

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    100 cute and funny dog-scene stickers are waiting for you to find clues, sort the table, and snap them together. Snap, woof, and fill the whole table with dogs.

    Releases September 2026IndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Cats Live Here

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Casual with Paperdream.

    Raise a family of true 3D cats on your desktop. Pet, pick up, care for, and build a cozy little world where every cat becomes a unique companion.

    Releases October 2026CasualSteam ↗

More from Catnip studio

Other recommendable Steam games by Catnip studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Cats Huddled Together 挤在一起的猫猫们

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    A puzzle game filled with cats, featuring two gameplay modes. Come and enjoy petting the cats in the game!

    2023IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Papercut Art Gallery-Nature

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    An artistic puzzle game inspired by paper cutting art. Piece together fragments of paper cutouts to restore the nature-themed artworks in the gallery.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Cats of the Ming Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Casual with Paperdream.

    Embark on a journey to find adorable cats in the city of Suzhou during the Ming dynasty! Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient artistry as you interact with 600 hand-drawn cats against historical backdrops and characters."

    2024Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Dogs Huddled Together 挤在一起的狗狗们

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    Enjoy a therapeutic dog puzzle game where every piece is an adorable dog. Adjust the difficulty as you like, explore two intriguing puzzle modes, and let hundreds of dogs bring you comfort!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Pixel Maze

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    The game fills the color with a digital cue, all the numbers are interlocked, and each step must be patiently calculated to finally break the maze. If you like puzzle games, want to challenge difficult, and have a lot of time, come play!

    2018IndieCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Cats Spotter 猫咪观察员

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Casual with Paperdream.

    Welcome to "Cats Spotter"! This is a light-hearted and enjoyable casual game where your mission is to find all the hidden cats on a colorful and vibrant Meow Planet.

    2023Casual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Hungry Cats 饥饿的猫

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    The cats at home are already crazy with hunger, hurry back and feed them!

    2023IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Happy Animal Choir

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Catnip studio, the studio behind Paperdream. Shares Indie and Casual with Paperdream.

    This is a joyful game where you can create songs using fun animal sounds and instruments, manage and decorate the band's rooms, upload sounds, create your exclusive characters and content, and share them in the Creative Workshop. Create joy, share joy, and unleash your creativity here!"

    2024IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Paperdream

What games are most similar to Paperdream?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Paperdream are Dungeon Roll, Little Witch Survivors, Gourmet Food Wizard.
Who developed Paperdream?
Paperdream was developed by Catnip studio.

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 Paperdream.

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