Papetura similar games & best alternatives

Papetura

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2021

Should you play it?

Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

What works
  • Unique handcrafted paper art style
  • Beautiful and immersive soundtrack
  • Relaxing and charming atmosphere
  • Creative and accessible puzzles
  • Touching visual storytelling without dialogue
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay length
  • Limited replay value
  • Slow character movement
  • Some puzzles can be obtuse or unintuitive
  • Lack of depth or complexity in gameplay

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Follow the meaning

  • LUNA The Shadow Dust

  • Candle

  • Gorogoa

  • Lost in Play

  • Samorost 1

  • Morphopolis

  • Discolored

  • Dreaming Sarah
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Discolored

  • GNOG

  • FORM
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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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Papetura: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Intimacy, Expression.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal progress without comparison to others."

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    "No competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal experience without comparison to others."

  • Continuation

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    "Short game (~2 hours), limited replay value, players tend to finish quickly and not return often."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and solo play only."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with beautiful art and soothing music."

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    "Players enjoy a relaxing, immersive escape into a whimsical paper world with soothing music and atmosphere."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the story and art, not due to obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, though gameplay is mostly linear."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players explore varied environments and uncover story elements and collectibles, though areas are somewhat linear."

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  • Expression

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    "No character customization or player-driven visual expression; presentation is fixed by the developer's artistic vision."

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  • Fantasy

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and personal."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn new mechanics and puzzle solutions as the game progresses, though overall gameplay remains simple."

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for background or idle play."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "Calm music, gentle puzzles, and cozy atmosphere promote relaxation and flow."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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  • Survival

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