Paper Beast similar games & best alternatives

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Paper Beast

PlayStation VR, SteamVR, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest • 2020

Should you play it?

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

What works

  • Unique and immersive vr experience
  • Beautiful art and sound design
  • Engaging and creative puzzles
  • Emotional attachment to creatures
  • Sandbox mode for creative experimentation

Things to keep in mind

  • Short main story length
  • Some puzzles can be obtuse
  • Limited exploration space
  • Minor physics animation stuttering
  • Sandbox mode limitations on object counts

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Anodyne 2: Return to Dust

  • Grow: Song of the Evertree

  • The Witch of Fern Island

  • Haven Park

  • Keeper

  • RiME

Less intimate

Games that feels like Paper Beast but with less focus on close relationships

  • Omno

  • Maskmaker

  • Sword of the Sea

  • Isle of Ewe

  • LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

Less expressive

Games that feels like Paper Beast but with less self-expression and customization

  • The Gardens Between

  • Old Man's Journey

  • Supraland Six Inches Under

  • LAY

  • Röki

  • Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Paper Beast. These titles are not in What to play next.

Paper Beast: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy, Experimenting.

Last update: 21/08/2026