Key takeaways
PAPERHEAD at a glance
- On Steam for $19.99.
- Developed by Paperhead te4m, published by HypeTrain Digital.
- 611 Steam user reviews so far.
- Reached #4 on Steam Popular Coming Soon.
- 19 YouTube videos with 523K combined views.
What is PAPERHEAD?
PAPERHEAD is a mix of a fast-paced movement boomer shooter and an adventure horror game , featuring a unique soundtrack, made by Paperhead te4m. In the developer's words: “In the cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong...”
Explore the abandoned research facility and uncover the dark truth of ... BRUTAL AND SWIFT COMBAT Toss enemies into the air, kick exploding barrels at them, and jump on their heads like an Italian plumber! Or simply blast them to smithereens with a shotgun!
PAPERHEAD is made by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 9, 2026). It is listed on Steam for Windows at $19.99. It has collected 611 Steam user reviews so far. Modes on record: single-player.
Added to gee.wiki on Sep 24, 2026. It reached #4 on the Steam Popular Coming Soon chart. Creators have already posted 19 YouTube videos about it, drawing 523K combined views. The developer's latest post, “PAPERHEAD — Patch v50 Is Live!”, went up on Oct 22, 2026.
PAPERHEAD screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
In the cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong...
Modes
Single-player.
Progression
Long-term goals include Steam achievements.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows. Full controller support. Cloud saves.
Standout features
DRAW YOUR WAY OUT OF [REDACTED] The pencil - is not only your weapon but a tool to change the world around you.
Store & community tags: Action, Indie, Horror, Shooter, Adventure
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Out now
- Release date
- Oct 9, 2026
- Access
- Full release
- Latest update
- PAPERHEAD — Patch v50 Is Live! · Oct 22, 2026
- Chart ranking
- #4 Steam Popular Coming Soon
- Added
- Sep 24, 2026
- Patch notesPAPERHEAD — Patch v50 Is Live!
v50 Patch Notes. golden buddy character is now cost 50 gold coins and 5000 normal ones. more optimizations. if u on fire u can now extinguish yourself by healing or using serum (super bandage boy can now survive in fire for 3 seconds). lowres icons bug fixed.
- Patch notesPAPERHEAD UPDATES PATCH NOTES (v48–v49.5)
Hey guys! We've been busy fixing bugs, improving performance! Several updates have rolled out since launch, bringing optimizations, fixes for progression-blocking bugs, and some quality-of-life improvements. Here's what's changed! PERFORMANCE & STABILITY.
- Developer newsPAPERHEAD IS OUT!!!
IT FINALLY HAPPENED! PAPERHEAD IS OFFICIALLY OUT ON STEAM! After LITERALLY YEARS of development, tons of cardboard, blood, explosions, and perfectly normal experiments involving paper, WE'VE FINALLY MADE IT TO RELEASE!
- ReleasedReleased on Steam
- Developer newsPAPERHEAD LAUNCHES TOMORROW
Hey-hey people. PAPERHEAD launches on Steam tomorrow, October 9, at around 02:00 PM CST. Huge thanks to everyone who all these thousands of years were waiting for the game to release. You are the best I love u all!!!!!!
- AddedPAPERHEAD added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
Timeline entries marked Patch notes / Developer news are the developer's own posts on Steam; dates are UTC.
Where to play
PAPERHEAD is on Steam for Windows at $19.99. The Steam page is the official place to buy, update and read patch notes.
Community & official links
Official channels
Creator videos
How to play: beginner tips
- Play with headphones — sound cues usually warn you before a threat appears.
- Tune sensitivity in a private match before playing ranked.
- Read the latest patch notes — new games change quickly in their first weeks.
- Play a short session first to learn the controls before diving into longer runs.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- Out now
- Play modes
- Single-player
- Store tags
- ActionIndieHorrorShooterAdventure
7-day popularity & player activity
PAPERHEAD was recently added — we will chart its 7-day activity trend as more data comes in. Added to gee.wiki on Sep 24, 2026. Creators have posted 19 YouTube videos about it (523K views).
No 7-day popularity curve on record yet — it will appear here as soon as activity is measurable.
Popular player topics
PAPERHEAD FAQ
What is PAPERHEAD?
PAPERHEAD is a mix of a fast-paced movement boomer shooter and an adventure horror game , featuring a unique soundtrack, made by Paperhead te4m. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 9, 2026). It is tagged Action, Indie and Horror.
How much does PAPERHEAD cost?
PAPERHEAD costs $19.99 on Steam at our last check. Steam prices vary by region and change during sales, so the store page is the authority on today's price.
When did PAPERHEAD come out?
PAPERHEAD launched on Oct 9, 2026 for Steam. The most recent developer post, “PAPERHEAD — Patch v50 Is Live!”, went up on Oct 22, 2026.
Is PAPERHEAD multiplayer?
No multiplayer mode is on record — PAPERHEAD is listed as a single-player game.
Who made PAPERHEAD?
PAPERHEAD is developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital. Follow the official site for announcements.
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