Paper Trail

Top-down puzzle adventure where folding paper creates new paths

Newfangled Games · Released May 21, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 973
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 13 in 30 days
Playing now: 4; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Jun 3, 2024

What is Paper Trail?

A top-down, single-player puzzle adventure set in a foldable paper world. You guide Paige through different areas, folding the world to connect paths and solve puzzles as she leaves home to pursue her studies.

For you if...

+you like spatial puzzles that grow more challenging
+you enjoy searching for hidden origami collectibles

Not for you if...

−you dislike puzzles that involve trial and error
−you expect easy puzzles throughout a cozy adventure

What players say

95% of 973 reviews are positive · 84% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the paper-folding puzzles, artwork, and music. Others find the puzzles tedious or repetitive, and some say the story or ending falls flat.

Screenshots and trailer

Paper Trail system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz
Graphics: Geforce GT 420, Radeon HD 7400G
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 35
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Simplified Chinese.