Underplayed Gems

The Paperman (2019)

The Paperman cover
Developer
Proto1Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Free To Play, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 314 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A slow-burn, tension-filled horror experience where careful exploration and psychological dread replace cheap jump scares.

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What players say

Players warn that the game hijacks the web browser to open a website, raising malware concerns. It is very short, around 20 minutes, with an abrupt ending that leaves the story unexplained. Some find the atmosphere creepy, but most are put off by the browser exploit and lackluster execution.

Screenshots

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