Paper Animal Adventure

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Paper Animal Adventure is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Cuddling Raccoons Studio and was released on August 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Paper Animal Adventure is a charming roguelike featuring procedurally generated maps, 10 unique characters, and strategic combat against tough enemies. Players can collect and combine consumable items, upgrade skills, and find stickers granting passive abilities to customize their playstyle. With adjustable difficulty and co-op campfire moments, it offers a cozy yet challenging adventure.

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99%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

story16 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Charming and cute art style with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games like Paper Mario and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
Engaging gameplay loop with a mix of real-time combat and roguelike elements, offering a good balance of challenge and accessibility.
Active developer support and community engagement, with frequent updates and a roadmap promising more content and features.

Some players experience performance issues, including occasional FPS drops and crashes during gameplay.
The combat system can feel simplistic at times, with regular encounters being too easy and boss fights being overly fast-paced.
Long dialogue sequences may disrupt the flow of gameplay, and some mechanics are not well explained, leading to confusion.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its heartfelt and complex narrative, drawing inspiration from titles like Paper Mario and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, while also incorporating mature themes. Players appreciate the engaging side quests, character interactions, and the overall cute aesthetic that complements the compelling storyline. Despite some critiques regarding the story's brevity in favor of gameplay, many find it intriguing and are eager to explore its depth further.
- “The art style is so beautiful, and the heartfelt story and music are a great addition to the game!”
- “Everything about it oozes cuteness in the best of ways from the mini dialogue statements of the characters during free roams to the surprisingly well-written story dialogue during cutscenes.”
- “The different characters, the intriguing story, the gameplay all hits so perfectly.”
- “For a game inspired by both Paper Mario and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, the story is rather slim.”
- “It trimmed the story and characters to most efficiently give you gameplay, gameplay, and more gameplay, which it excels at.”
- “Oh, and there's... a story?”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging and addictive mechanics, blending real-time action with turn-based elements, making it suitable for both quick sessions and longer playthroughs. Players appreciate the adjustable difficulty levels, diverse character options, and the satisfying challenge that encourages skill development. Overall, the game offers a polished experience with charming visuals and a strong gameplay loop that keeps players coming back for more.
- “The art in the game (both audio and visual) is fantastic, the gameplay is engaging and adjustable difficulty levels allow you to choose exactly how intense you want your runs to be.”
- “Love the gameplay, always fun when something is designed where you know that if you mess up, it's clearly your own fault, makes for satisfying victories.”
- “The gameplay loop is satisfying, it has story to support it and the artwork is amazing.”
- “It trimmed the story and characters to most efficiently give you gameplay, gameplay, and more gameplay, which it excels at.”
- “And some game mechanics weren't explained to me until later, such as the inventory and the camp domains.”
- “The gameplay was simple and was easy to understand, along with that, the tutorial was also easy to follow and straightforward.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and charming art style, reminiscent of the Paper Mario series, with vibrant colors and cute pixel art that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of delightful visuals and a compelling soundtrack, which together create an engaging atmosphere that supports the game's heartfelt story. The game's aesthetic not only evokes nostalgia but also adds a whimsical touch, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- “The art style is so beautiful, and the heartfelt story and music are a great addition to the game!”
- “Playing it brings me back to the old Pokémon Mystery Dungeon days; it hits all the right notes and the visuals are incredibly cute and colorful!”
- “The paper Mario graphics help me detox from the dungeon death theme of most of these games.”
- “Paper Mario influences are in equally-full force, even beyond the similarities in art style.”
- “This is an absolutely incredible rogue-lite with some of the most charming visuals I've ever seen, and despite its early access tag, the amount of content available is impressive, especially the fact the whole story is already there and playable.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and charming qualities, complementing the beautiful art style and heartfelt story. Reviewers appreciate the wonderful soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and adds to the game's adorable aesthetic.
- “The art style is so beautiful, and the heartfelt story and music are a great addition to the game!”
- “The graphics and music are incredibly charming.”
- “The art style is adorable, and the music is pleasant to listen to.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its beautiful art style, heartfelt story, and evocative music, which together create a deeply emotional experience. Players express excitement for the touching narrative and appreciate the game's journey from its Kickstarter origins to its positive reception within the community.
- “The art style is so beautiful, and the heartfelt story and music are a great addition to the game!”
- “It's got a really touching story that I can't wait to experience more of.”
- “From its humble beginnings with Kickstarter, minor announcements through the years, and positive community (Discord), it’s no wonder it showed up in the wholesome games sale. I'm sure glad it finally did.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that while there were initial freezing issues on the Steam Deck, a prompt patch resolved these problems, leading to a stable gaming experience thereafter.
- “I've been playing on Steam Deck and had a couple of freezes, but that was quickly fixed in a patch the next day. Since then, it's been seamless.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple stability issues, including random disconnects and lag spikes that ruin the experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Paper Animal Adventure" is highly praised for its replayability, offering a captivating background story, stunning visuals, and numerous references to the beloved Paper Mario RPG series, making it an engaging experience that players are eager to revisit.
- “Paper Animal Adventure is the ultimate combination of my favorite games of all time, all wrapped lovingly into a fun, replayable package!”
- “Very replayable with a fun background story, wonderful visuals, and many references to the Paper Mario RPG series.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is predominantly upbeat, yet it incorporates mature themes within the main storyline, creating a contrasting and engaging experience for players.
- “The general atmosphere is very upbeat, but there are some mature aspects to the tidbits of the main storyline that I've seen so far.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a light-hearted tone that resonates throughout the experience, complemented by the developers' openness to player feedback and their prompt resolution of issues. This combination enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement of the game.
- “They openly encourage feedback and integrate some player suggestions, quickly fix any issues that are addressed, and have a light-hearted sense of humor that shines through in the game.”

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Paper Animal Adventure is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme.

Paper Animal Adventure is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Paper Animal Adventure.

Paper Animal Adventure was released on August 7, 2025.

Paper Animal Adventure was developed by Cuddling Raccoons Studio.

Paper Animal Adventure has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Paper Animal Adventure is a single player game.

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