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Papetura

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

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy (1999)

  • Lilly Looking Through

  • Varenje

  • Witch's Pranks: Frog's Fortune Collector's Edition

  • Unmechanical

  • Samorost 2

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Papetura but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Three

  • Return to Monkey Island

  • Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen Collector's Edition

  • Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition

  • Myst III: Exile

  • The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone

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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.

Last update: 21/08/2026