# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [PAPERHEAD](https://imho.run/games/2680280/paperhead) — Shares precision platforming and combo based combat with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 652 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680280/)
2. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
3. [DOOM](https://imho.run/games/379720/doom) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 83,256 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/379720/)
4. [ULTRAKILL](https://imho.run/games/1229490/ultrakill) — A frequent pick in PAPERHEAD EP.0 players' libraries, and another Action. 141,047 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229490/)
5. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
6. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
7. [Bloodroots](https://imho.run/games/820540/bloodroots) — Shares weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 83 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/820540/)
8. [DEAD TRASH](https://imho.run/games/3316470/dead-trash) — Shares weapon variety and real time combat with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 217 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316470/)
9. [Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation](https://imho.run/games/2319790/captain-wayne-vacation-desperation) — Shares boomer shooter and weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 680 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2319790/)
10. [Forgive Me Father](https://imho.run/games/1590910/forgive-me-father) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 2,083 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590910/)
11. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
12. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
13. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Shares weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
14. [Blood: One Unit Whole Blood](https://imho.run/games/299030/blood-one-unit-whole-blood) — Also Blood and Gore, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 708 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299030/)
15. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
16. [Blood: Refreshed Supply™](https://imho.run/games/3884520/blood-refreshed-supply) — Shares real time combat and boss fights with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 494 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/)
17. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Shares weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
18. [INCISION](https://imho.run/games/1734680/incision) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 743 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1734680/)
19. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
20. [Nasty Zombies](https://imho.run/games/2851700/nasty-zombies) — Shares momentum based movement and weapon variety with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 168 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851700/)
21. [Anger Foot](https://imho.run/games/1978590/anger-foot) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 2,052 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1978590/)
22. [CRUEL](https://imho.run/games/2689470/cruel) — Shares combo based combat and real time combat with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 1,223 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2689470/)
23. [Golden Chambers](https://imho.run/games/2437570/golden-chambers) — Shares precision platforming and real time combat with PAPERHEAD EP.0. 108 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2437570/)
24. [High Hell](https://imho.run/games/673000/high-hell) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like PAPERHEAD EP.0. 807 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673000/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3008200&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3008200&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3008200&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3008200
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3008200
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About PAPERHEAD EP.0

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3008200
- **Developer:** Paperhead te4m
- **Publisher:** HypeTrain Digital
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements
- **Released:** Nov 14, 2024
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3008200/paperhead-ep-0)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3008200&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3008200/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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