A cute cardboard world with more meat than expected
PAPERHEAD Guide
PAPERHEAD is an action game from the developer Paperhead te4m, published by HypeTrain Digital and released on Windows through Steam on October 9, 2026 at $15.99. The store page describes it as a mix of a fast-paced movement boomer shooter and an adventure horror game, set in a cute cardboard world where something went horribly wrong.
- Released
- Oct 9, 2026
- Price
- $15.99
- Platform
- Windows
PAPERHEAD Community Hub
1 pages- PAPERHEAD Update — Launch Status and Patch TrackingUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Completion
1 pages- PAPERHEAD Achievements — All 25 Unlocks and the 10 Named OnesUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Editions & Stores
2 pages- PAPERHEAD Platforms — Windows, Steam and Controller SupportUpdated 2026-10-11
- PAPERHEAD Price — What It Costs on SteamUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Optimization
1 pages- PAPERHEAD System Requirements — Minimum and RecommendedUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Our Take
1 pages- PAPERHEAD Review — What We Can and Cannot Say YetUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Release Date
1 pages- PAPERHEAD Release Date — Out Now on WindowsUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Start Here
2 pages- PAPERHEAD Beginner Guide — Your First HourUpdated 2026-10-11
- PAPERHEAD Walkthrough — From Opening to a Stable RunUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Systems
5 pages- PAPERHEAD Controls — Keyboard, Mouse and Controller SupportUpdated 2026-10-11
- PAPERHEAD Features — Combat, the Magical Pencil and ToneUpdated 2026-10-11
- PAPERHEAD Gameplay — Core Loop, Combat and PacingUpdated 2026-10-11
- PAPERHEAD Tips — Habits Worth Building EarlyUpdated 2026-10-11
- PAPERHEAD Weapons — The Magical Pencil, the Shotgun and Your BootsUpdated 2026-10-11
PAPERHEAD Tables
1 pages- PAPERHEAD FAQ — Platform, Price, Length and Co-op AnswersUpdated 2026-10-11
Media
Trailer and screenshots for PAPERHEAD — click any shot to enlarge.
Images via the PAPERHEAD Steam store page.
No official trailer ID is available for embedding; the store page hosts the official footage.
Which version of PAPERHEAD should you buy?
Side-by-side facts from the official store listings. Prices are US.
| Platform | Store | Price | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Steam | $15.99 | Full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense | |
| Consoles | — | — | Not listed on the store page |
Platform data from the Steam store page on October 10, 2026.
FAQ
Answers use only sourced facts; unverified items are marked.
- What is PAPERHEAD?
- An action game from Paperhead te4m, published by HypeTrain Digital and released on Windows through Steam on October 9, 2026. The store page describes it as a fast-paced movement boomer shooter mixed with an adventure horror game, set in a cute cardboard world.
- What is the magical pencil for?
- The store page says it is not only your weapon but a tool to change the world around you. You sketch bombs to kick at enemies, draw doors to kick down, and write words on walls.
- How much does PAPERHEAD cost?
- $15.99 in US dollars, discounted 20 percent from a $19.99 base price on the Steam store page. There is one purchase option and no deluxe edition.
- Which platforms is PAPERHEAD on?
- Windows only, sold on Steam. The store page does not list macOS, Linux or any console version, and it lists full controller support including DualShock and DualSense.
Latest updates
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