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Paper Trail

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

★Very Positive· 95% of 982 Steam reviews

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About Paper Trail

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world. You play as Paige, a budding academic, leaving home for the first time to pursue her studies. On the journey, you learn to fold the world, merging two sides to solve puzzles, explore new areas and uncover long-lost secrets.

Fold the world, one page at a time What feels simple at first, folding and joining paths together to explore and progress, quickly becomes devilishly tricky! Alter the fabric of your world, contorting, spinning, rotating, twisting around - as you try to untangle the puzzle of the Paper Trail.

Engaging puzzles, intriguing people Solve puzzles that challenge your wits and bring you through the world of Paper Trail. Travelling through the folds will introduce Paige to a unique cast of characters, who tell their stories and enlighten Paige about the wider world.

Handcrafted beautiful environments From deep dark caves that have been untouched for years to the tallest treetops buffeted by rain. Explore a variety of handcrafted environments as Paige makes her journey to University, taking in the sights and wonders as she goes.

An enchanting art style Experience the art of Paper Trail which draws heavily from flat aesthetic styles, like printmaking and watercolour, blended together to create a uniquely styled game that compliments the paper theme.

Developed by Newfangled Games, Paper Trail was originally released on May 21, 2024. It holds a Very Positive reception on Steam with 95% positive reviews.

Playtime & Pacing

Average playthrough durations based on community play data for Paper Trail:

Main Story
~6.2 hrs
Core narrative & main objectives
Story + Extras
~7 hrs
Side quests & world secrets
Completionist
~7.8 hrs
100% achievements & mastery

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paper Trail multiplayer or co-op?

No, Paper Trail is a dedicated single-player experience designed for cozy, stress-free solo play.

Can I play Paper Trail on Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch?

Paper Trail is not currently available on Nintendo Switch. It is fully playable on Steam Deck with controller support.

How long is Paper Trail?

A typical playthrough of the main story takes about 6.2 hours. Players aiming for full completion and side content can expect around 7.8 hours of gameplay.

How much is Paper Trail and is it on sale?

Paper Trail is currently on sale for $3.99 USD (80% off its regular price of $19.99 USD) on participating digital storefronts.

Game Details

DeveloperNewfangled Games
PublisherNewfangled Games
Release DateMay 21, 2024
ModeSingle Player
Playtime~6.2 hrs (Main)
Steam Rating★ 95% Positive (Very Positive)
Metacritic80/100
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