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At a glance
Genre
Action, Shooter, Horror
Platform
PC
Release
9 Oct 2026
Player modes
Single player
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain +7
Age rating
IndieGamesShow Age Rating: 16 and over

About this game

PAPERHEAD is a mix of a fast-paced movement boomer shooter and an adventure horror game, featuring a unique soundtrack.

In the cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong.
Explore the abandoned research facility and uncover the dark truth of
... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?BRUTAL AND SWIFT COMBAT
• Toss enemies into the air, kick exploding barrels at them, and jump on their heads like an Italian plumber!

• Or simply blast them to smithereens with a shotgun!

DRAW YOUR WAY OUT OF [REDACTED]
The pencil - is not only your weapon but a tool to change the world around you.
• Sketch bombs to kick them at your enemies!

• Draw doors to kick down!

• Write ██████ words on walls – no reason needed!

CUTE... BUT SCARY
A charming and cute cardboard world... with more meat than expected. Even paper can instill fear!

PAPER CAN BE TOUGHER THAN METAL
An industrial soundtrack that will pump high-octane cardboard through your veins.

Go ahead and find out...
WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?

P.S. And please don’t cut your fingers in the process! :-)

PAPERHEAD screenshot 2
PAPERHEADIn-game

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