Handcrafted paper models and haunting melodies forge an exquisite atmosphere that captivates players instantly, despite a swift conclusion. Across 442 post-release reviews, the title maintains a strong 90 percent approval rating, echoing its historical 92 percent Steam score from 1275 total ratings.
What it's about: Papetura est un jeu d'aventure atmosphérique de type "point'n'click" entièrement fait à la main à partir de papier. Aidez Pape et Tura à affronter les monstres venus réduire leur monde de papier en cendres !
In-game
« [b]It's just paper...[/b] And yet,[b] [i] Papetura [/i] [/b] is a true visual masterpiece! With its hand-crafted paper environments and enchanting atmosphere, this game proves that a little bit of paper can create pure magic. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 1 h played111« A hidden gem and a must try. My Rating: 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played11« This is a story about the dangers of using too much toilet paper to get rid of a bowel obstruction, which eventually gets pooed out. I think. »👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 2 h played1« Très bon jeu, court mais efficace »👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 2 h played« Ce jeu est une perle, une véritable oeuvre d'art dont on entend pas assez parler. Quelle poésie, quelle sensibilité. Des jeux pareil je dis : Encore, encore, encore. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 2 h played« Great game ! Oniric, original, calm and creative. »👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 3 h played
« As others said, beautiful but a chore and no fun to play. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played« Ce jeu est artistiquement très beau mais est beaucoup, beaucoup trop court... environ 1h30 pour le terminer!!! Ne vaut pas le coût - Mauvais calcul des créateurs !!!!!!!!!!! »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 4 h played« Beautiful visuals but I found myself frustrated from the opening scene. Gameplay is slow with lots of backtracking. Stopped caring about what I was even supposed to be doing after a few minutes because there's zero reason to keep going. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 2 h played« One of the worst games I've ever played. Bored, obscure puzzles, short, super slow walk, tedious and too many hard things you just have to "guess" (like that worm for instance. F that). AVOID THIS JUNK. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 5 h played« Looks majestic, but that's about it. Get it only If you like the art. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 3 h played« Un très bon jeu pour se relaxer. Les énigmes sont assez faciles. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 4 h played
In players' words
« [b]It's just paper...[/b] And yet,[b] [i] Papetura [/i] [/b] is a true visual masterpiece! With its hand-crafted paper environments and enchanting atmosphere, this game proves that a little bit of paper can create pure magic. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 1 h played111« As others said, beautiful but a chore and no fun to play. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played« A hidden gem and a must try. My Rating: 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played11« Ce jeu est artistiquement très beau mais est beaucoup, beaucoup trop court... environ 1h30 pour le terminer!!! Ne vaut pas le coût - Mauvais calcul des créateurs !!!!!!!!!!! »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 4 h played« This is a story about the dangers of using too much toilet paper to get rid of a bowel obstruction, which eventually gets pooed out. I think. »👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 2 h played1« Beautiful visuals but I found myself frustrated from the opening scene. Gameplay is slow with lots of backtracking. Stopped caring about what I was even supposed to be doing after a few minutes because there's zero reason to keep going. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 2 h played« Très bon jeu, court mais efficace »👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 2 h played« One of the worst games I've ever played. Bored, obscure puzzles, short, super slow walk, tedious and too many hard things you just have to "guess" (like that worm for instance. F that). AVOID THIS JUNK. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 5 h played« Ce jeu est une perle, une véritable oeuvre d'art dont on entend pas assez parler. Quelle poésie, quelle sensibilité. Des jeux pareil je dis : Encore, encore, encore. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 2 h played« Looks majestic, but that's about it. Get it only If you like the art. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 3 h played« Great game ! Oniric, original, calm and creative. »👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 3 h played« Un très bon jeu pour se relaxer. Les énigmes sont assez faciles. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Graphics / art
99 % pos · n=143
Gameplay
56 % pos · n=91
Story / writing
76 % pos · n=72
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=54
Content / longevity
87 % pos · n=31
Value for money
62 % pos · n=13
Performance
36 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Graphics / art
143
141
1
1
Gameplay
91
51
18
22
Story / writing
72
55
2
15
Audio / music
54
52
0
2
Content / longevity
31
27
0
4
Value for money
13
8
0
5
Performance
11
4
0
7
Interface / UX
10
5
0
5
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 70 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
87 % (n=247)
2-10h
93 % (n=191)
10-25h
100 % (n=4)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
51,6 %Accessible
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 68,2 % of players.
Visual artistry steals the show with 141 positive mentions out of 143, praising the meticulously handcrafted paper aesthetic.
Sound design resonates deeply, collecting 52 positive mentions out of 54 for its immersive audio experience.
Narrative elements cast a spell over the audience, backed by 55 positive mentions out of 72.
Overall content satisfies most explorers, earning 27 positive mentions out of 31.
Weaknesses
Gameplay mechanics occasionally stumble, sparking 22 negative mentions out of 91 total discussions.
Story pacing or depth misses the mark for some, drawing 15 negative mentions out of 72.
Technical performance falters for a handful, registering 7 negative mentions out of 11.
Who is it for?
Aesthetic-driven adventurers and puzzle seekers looking for a breathtaking, bite-sized journey that can be finished in under two hours.
Is Papetura worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 1,275 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Visual artistry steals the show. Current price: 3,39€ (66% off).
Verdict
Papetura offers a mesmerizing visual and auditory treat that easily justifies its short runtime for art enthusiasts. Even though gameplay mechanics and puzzle design draw some mixed reactions, the sheer beauty of its papercraft world leaves a lasting impression.
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