My Beautiful Paper Smile (2021)

Developer: Two Star Games
Publisher: V Publishing, Surefire.Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 425 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A hand-drawn horror adventure where you must stealthily solve puzzles and evade authorities while a faceless monster hunts you in the dark.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and emotional story but split on the gameplay, with many calling it a walking simulator with easy puzzles and frustrating stealth. A significant number report crashes that prevent play entirely, and others note missing controller support and a 60 fps cap.

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