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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processeur : Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce GT 420, Radeon HD 7400G DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Paper Trail

Niche cult favorite
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Released May 21, 2024
sample: 425 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 1,001 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 80/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+12)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The paper‑folding puzzles are the game’s beating heart, surfacing in 79 separate mentions and shaping every session. Overall, Paper Trail carries a Very Positive Steam label, with 95% of its 1,001 reviews approving and 93% of post‑release feedback staying upbeat.

What it's about: Paper Trail est un jeu d'aventure et de casse-tête en vue de dessus qui aborde le fait de quitter son chez-soi, dans un monde de papier à plier à votre guise.

In-game

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« Un joli petit jeu de casse-tête avec une histoire touchante. L'ambiance est vraiment sympa et le jeu est vite terminé. Un bon défi personnel pour terminer les succès à 100%. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 12 h played
« Jeu de puzzle très sympa ! J'ai beaucoup aimé l'ambiance du jeu, la musique est très jolie et les visuels des différentes zones sont super beaux. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 8 h played
« Très bon jeu ! Un gameplay vraiment fun et original, une BO et une DA magnifique »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« L'un des meilleurs jeux indépendants auxquels j'ai pu jouer tout simplement. DA, gameplay et BO au top ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 17 h played
« Système novateur de jeu d'énigme, grande satisfaction en résolvant les énigmes sans indices, histoire adorable et graphismes délicats, j'ai beaucoup aimer :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« Splendide et original. Un très beau voyage le temps de 2 ou 3 soirs. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« Pretty boring game. Story isn't compelling. There is never an "aha" moment to any of the puzzles. Like viewfinder, should've just been a tech demo »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« *cries in aphantasia* The game didn't give me enough reason to push through the tedium/trail & error that my lack of a mind's eye made this game into. No real spark / what you see is what you get. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played
« I played for about 90 minutes and won't be playing again. For me the experience is mostly trial and error with some thinking in between (moving objects). »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 2 h played
« Absurdly hard. It's all trial and error. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played
« i would only pick up on sale. it's cute but felt repetitive »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 2 h played
« Le cul entre deux chaises, bien ou pas bien : - La DA magnifique - L'histoire à l'air sympa - En français - Le gameplay trop rigide et trop dirigiste Dégouter du jeu finale mais j'aimerais voir dans le temps. Jouez au jeu, testez ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played

In players' words

« Un joli petit jeu de casse-tête avec une histoire touchante. L'ambiance est vraiment sympa et le jeu est vite terminé. Un bon défi personnel pour terminer les succès à 100%. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 12 h played
« Pretty boring game. Story isn't compelling. There is never an "aha" moment to any of the puzzles. Like viewfinder, should've just been a tech demo »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« Jeu de puzzle très sympa ! J'ai beaucoup aimé l'ambiance du jeu, la musique est très jolie et les visuels des différentes zones sont super beaux. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 8 h played
« *cries in aphantasia* The game didn't give me enough reason to push through the tedium/trail & error that my lack of a mind's eye made this game into. No real spark / what you see is what you get. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played
« Très bon jeu ! Un gameplay vraiment fun et original, une BO et une DA magnifique »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« I played for about 90 minutes and won't be playing again. For me the experience is mostly trial and error with some thinking in between (moving objects). »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 2 h played
« L'un des meilleurs jeux indépendants auxquels j'ai pu jouer tout simplement. DA, gameplay et BO au top ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 17 h played
« Absurdly hard. It's all trial and error. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played
« Système novateur de jeu d'énigme, grande satisfaction en résolvant les énigmes sans indices, histoire adorable et graphismes délicats, j'ai beaucoup aimer :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« i would only pick up on sale. it's cute but felt repetitive »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 2 h played
« Splendide et original. Un très beau voyage le temps de 2 ou 3 soirs. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« Le cul entre deux chaises, bien ou pas bien : - La DA magnifique - L'histoire à l'air sympa - En français - Le gameplay trop rigide et trop dirigiste Dégouter du jeu finale mais j'aimerais voir dans le temps. Jouez au jeu, testez ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=172
Graphics / art
99 % pos · n=97
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=69
Audio / music
84 % pos · n=50
Content / longevity
80 % pos · n=25
Value for money
73 % pos · n=11
Performance
83 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay172157312
Graphics / art979601
Story / writing6952611
Audio / music504217
Content / longevity252014
Value for money11821
Performance6501
Interface / UX5203
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.5 h.

🪤 66 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
44 % (n=34)
2-10h
97 % (n=235)
10-25h
99 % (n=144)
>25h
100 % (n=12)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 96% positive96SepOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 91% positive91NovDec 2025 : 85% positive85DecJan 2026 : 97% positive97JanFeb 2026 : 90% positive90FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 86% positive86MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93JulAug 2026 : 93% positive93AugSep 2026 : 90% positive90SepOct 2026 : 80% positive80Oct

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€3.81€8.24€12.67€17.10€21.54€5.85

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 10, 2026 · All-time low: €5.85 (Nov 10, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,9 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Graphics sparkle: 96 positive mentions out of 97
  • Gameplay loops keep players hooked: 157 positive mentions out of 172
  • Story resonates: 52 positive mentions out of 69
  • Mid‑range playtime (2‑10 h) dominates: 235 reviewers, 97% positive
  • Puzzle design is the core hook: 79 mentions, the most frequent keyword

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups appear for a few: 1 negative mention out of 6
  • Audio receives criticism: 7 negative mentions out of 50
  • UI feels clunky: 3 negative mentions out of 5
  • A solitary bug report flagged as negative

Who is it for?

Fans of cerebral, origami‑themed puzzles and narrative‑driven indie adventures will thrive in Paper Trail. Those who can overlook occasional UI quirks and a single performance snag will enjoy it most.

Is Paper Trail worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 1,001 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics sparkle. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

Paper Trail delivers a tightly crafted puzzle adventure that dazzles visually and narratively, earning overwhelming approval from its community. Minor technical rough edges prevent a flawless experience, but they’re outweighed by the game’s charm and depth. For players seeking a thoughtful, artful challenge, it stands out as a must‑play indie title.

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Paper Trail: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

puzzles (79)origami (22)art (16)histoire (16)musique (14)ambiance (9)mignon (9)difficulté (8)mécanique (8)pliage (8)originalité (7)créatif (7)

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