UNOFFICIAL GAME GUIDE
PAPERHEAD
PAPERHEAD turns a cardboard world into a fast-moving first-person shooter with adventure-horror elements. Explore an abandoned research facility, fight with guns and kicks, and use a magical pencil to draw bombs and doors. This fan guide collects achievement descriptions and documented mechanics; chapter routes and secret locations are Not yet confirmed.
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PAPERHEAD Achievements — 25 Entries and Xbox Gamerscore
The full-game achievement descriptions and Xbox scores, with character goals, rank objectives and the limits of current unlock information.
Read article 2PAPERHEAD Walkthrough: Version, Mechanics and Route Status
Version guidance and documented campaign mechanics, with clear status for chapter objectives, key items, exits and boss routes.
Read article 3PAPERHEAD Secrets and Collectibles: Lore and Paper Clips
What the all-lore objective establishes, how launch coverage describes paper clips, and which collection details remain unconfirmed.
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PAPERHEAD Achievements — 25 Entries and Xbox Gamerscore
Browse PAPERHEAD achievement descriptions, the Xbox 1000G list, character challenges and rank goals, with full-game and EP.0 differences explained.
PAPERHEAD Secrets and Collectibles: Lore and Paper Clips
Read PAPERHEAD lore objectives and reported paper clip uses. Secret locations, counts, missability and replay rules: Not yet confirmed.
PAPERHEAD Walkthrough: Version, Mechanics and Route Status
Check PAPERHEAD walkthrough coverage, identify the full release and EP.0, and review documented mechanics while chapter routes remain unconfirmed.
Documented game systems
Pencil, weapons and exploration
The official game overview describes firing a shotgun, kicking explosive barrels and drawing bombs and doors with the pencil. I Dream of Indie Games reports that erasing defeated enemies restores health. These descriptions explain the basics; they do not establish a tested chapter route or a secret location.
Read PAPERHEAD walkthrough coverage- Pencil
- Draw bombs, create doors and write on walls.
- Shops and upgrades
- Verac's publisher-sponsored coverage describes ordinary paper clips as store currency and golden paper clips as an upgrade resource.
- Enemies and boss routes
- Not yet confirmed
- Last updated
- 2026-10-10
About the game
PAPERHEAD FAQ
How much does PAPERHEAD cost?
The October 10, 2026 U.S. Xbox store reference lists a standard price of $19.99. Regional prices and promotions can differ, so check your platform's store before buying.
Which platforms is PAPERHEAD listed for?
PAPERHEAD has a Windows PC listing on Steam and an Xbox Series X|S listing. As of October 10, 2026, the PlayStation store page shows an announced October 2026 release and an Add to Wishlist option.
How long is PAPERHEAD?
I Dream of Indie Games describes the campaign as approximately eight hours. That is one reviewer's estimate, rather than an average across players or a 100% completion time. Full-game completionist time: Not yet confirmed.
Does PAPERHEAD support Simplified Chinese?
Yes. Steam lists Simplified Chinese interface text and subtitles among 11 supported languages. The listing does not mark Simplified Chinese full audio.
Does PAPERHEAD have multiplayer or co-op?
The official Steam and Xbox listings identify PAPERHEAD as a single-player game. They do not list multiplayer or co-op as supported features.