Paper Planet similar games & best alternatives

Paper Planet

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!

What works
  • Highly replayable with diverse item synergies
  • Fun chaotic bullet hell gameplay
  • Charming hand-drawn art style and music
  • Supports local and online co-op
  • Creative modifier and planet systems
Things to keep in mind
  • Boss fights can be too long and repetitive
  • Performance issues with high bullet counts
  • Limited variety in enemies and levels
  • Some achievements are bugged or unfair
  • Price considered high by some for content amount

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Really Big Sky

  • Chippy

  • Enter the Gungeon

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Uncraft World

  • Platypus Reclayed

  • Air Missions: HIND

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Experimenting

    Road Not Taken

  • Competence

    Gangs of Space

  • Creativity

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Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Paper Planet: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Value, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    3

    "Players have freedom to explore multiple planets, choose their own path, and experiment with upgrades and base customization."

    Capsule for Revenge of the Savage Planet Revenge of the Savage Planet

    "Players can choose different planets with unique playstyles and select upgrades each run, allowing freedom in play approach."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "Game involves skillful dodging in bullet hell, strategic leveling, and overcoming challenging bosses."

    Capsule for Gangs of Space Gangs of Space

    "Game involves skillful dodging, blocking, and managing chaotic bullet hell scenarios with complex item synergies."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -2

    "Focus is mostly on personal performance and self-improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Jet Set Radio Jet Set Radio

    "Focus is mostly on personal runs and self-improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Highly replayable with secrets, challenges, and achievements encouraging repeated play sessions."

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    "Highly replayable with many item combinations and modifiers encouraging habitual play and repeated runs."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    2

    "Supports local co-op for up to four players, though no online multiplayer; cooperation is limited but present."

    Capsule for Crimsonland Crimsonland

    "Supports local and online co-op for up to 4 players, though many players focus on solo play."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    4

    "Many unique weapons, character abilities, and item synergies encourage creative build experimentation."

    Capsule for Noobs Are Coming Noobs Are Coming

    "Extensive item synergies and modifier systems encourage creative experimentation with builds."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -3

    "Interactions emphasize skillful play and mutual challenge rather than exerting power over others."

    Capsule for RAM: Random Access Mayhem RAM: Random Access Mayhem

    "Interactions emphasize shared challenge rather than dominance or power over other players."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying the bullet hell chaos and fantasy setting."

    Capsule for I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game I Am Sakuya: Touhou FPS Game

    "Players use the chaotic bullet hell and engaging gameplay as a fun distraction and stress relief."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    Capsule for Don't Starve Together Don't Starve Together

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    5

    "Encouraged to try new item combinations and strategies; discovery is a core gameplay element."

    Capsule for Road Not Taken Road Not Taken

    "Strong emphasis on trying new item combos, modifiers, and planets to discover unique gameplay experiences."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    2

    "Exploration mainly involves discovering new character builds and item combinations rather than physical world exploration."

    Capsule for Q-UP Q-UP

    "Exploration mainly involves discovering new item synergies and modifiers rather than physical world exploration."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    1

    "Some character and planet customization exists, but limited visual or avatar personalization."

    Capsule for Gazillionaire Gazillionaire

    "Some cosmetic and character choice via planets, but limited avatar customization."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "Fantasy setting with imaginative enemies, magic items, and roguelike adventure."

    Capsule for Caveblazers Caveblazers

    "Imaginative, cartoonish bullet hell and roguelike fantasy with wacky items and references."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    2

    "Community and multiplayer co-op exist, but many players focus on solo play; social connection present but limited."

    Capsule for Thea 2: The Shattering Thea 2: The Shattering

    "Community and co-op play exist but many players focus on solo runs with limited social interaction."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop skills and knowledge of game mechanics over time."

    Capsule for PIT OF GOBLIN PIT OF GOBLIN

    "Players develop skill and knowledge of item synergies and game mechanics over time."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with intense focus on screen; no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Crimsonland Crimsonland

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with intense screen activity; no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires active attention and focus due to fast-paced bullet hell gameplay."

    Capsule for Windowkill Windowkill

    "Requires continuous attention and focus due to fast-paced bullet hell gameplay."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -3

    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer or co-op, with limited evidence of close relationships."

    Capsule for Amazing Frog? 2 Amazing Frog? 2

    "Social interactions are limited and mostly surface-level, focused on co-op rather than close relationships."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -4

    "No leadership or management roles; players act individually or cooperatively without hierarchy."

    Capsule for Wanted Raccoon Wanted Raccoon

    "No leadership or management roles; players act independently or cooperatively without hierarchy."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Unlocking new combos, abilities, and items provides a clear sense of progression and power growth."

    Capsule for Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise

    "Unlocking items, planets, and modifiers provides a sense of progression and power accumulation."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    -2

    "Gameplay is physically intense and competitive, causing tension and adrenaline rather than relaxation."

    Capsule for DAVIGO: VR vs. PC DAVIGO: VR vs. PC

    "Gameplay is intense and chaotic, causing stress and adrenaline rather than calm relaxation."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    4

    "Strong sensory stimulation from visuals, audio, and fast action; music and effects enhance excitement."

    Capsule for Severed Steel Severed Steel

    "Strong sensory stimulation from visual chaos, sound effects, and music enhances excitement."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -2

    "Limited social recognition or status mechanics; focus is on personal achievement."

    Capsule for Anno 1404 - History Edition Anno 1404 - History Edition

    "Limited social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal achievement."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    -4

    "No narrative or story immersion; gameplay is context-free and focused on action."

    Capsule for Zombie Party Zombie Party

    "No narrative or story immersion; gameplay is context-free and focused on arcade action."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires planning, coordination, and problem solving to optimize performance."

    Capsule for KeyWe KeyWe

    "Requires strategic planning of item choices and modifiers to optimize runs and overcome challenges."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    4

    "High tension and adrenaline from bullet hell dodging, timed challenges, and intense boss battles provide strong thrill."

    Capsule for Drunken Robot Pornography Drunken Robot Pornography

    "High thrill from chaotic bullet hell, intense dodging, and adrenaline-inducing gameplay."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    -1

    "Mixed opinions on price vs. content; short length and limited replayability noted."

    Capsule for Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider

    "Mixed opinions on value; some find price high for content, others praise replayability and quality."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    3

    "Enjoyment of combat and destruction through shooting and defeating enemies."

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    "Enjoyment of combat and destruction through bullet hell mechanics and defeating enemies."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    3

    "Players focus on avoiding damage, managing resources, and surviving waves of enemies and bosses."

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    "Focus on avoiding damage, managing resources, and surviving waves and bosses."

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