Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
PAPERHEAD player count chart
PAPERHEAD has very few players on Steam right now (42). Its all-time peak was 518.
History from Oct 11, 2026
PAPERHEAD monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -81.27% | 97 |
| October 2026 | 139 | n/a | 518 |
How many people are playing PAPERHEAD?
At this moment PAPERHEAD has 42 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #4,647 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 42 players. Today's peak is 73% below its 30-day average daily peak of 153.
PAPERHEAD player count trend
In its first month after release (Oct 9, 2026) it peaked at 518 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 518, set on Oct 11, 2026.
Best time to play PAPERHEAD
Based on the last 14 days, PAPERHEAD is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 60% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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PAPERHEAD players by hour and weekday
When PAPERHEAD has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About PAPERHEAD
In the cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... Use the magical pencil, a good old shotgun, and various other weapons as well as the strength of your mighty boots, to uncover the dark truth and find out WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?
- Developer
- Paperhead te4m
- Publisher
- HypeTrain Digital
- Released
- Oct 9, 2026
- Genre
- Action, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 11 languages
Screenshots
PAPERHEAD price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. PAPERHEAD is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $15.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $15.73.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
PAPERHEAD price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | -20% 15,99€ | $17.95 | -10% |
| United Kingdom | -20% £13.40 | $18.04 | -10% |
| Canada | -20% C$ 20.79 | $14.89 | -26% |
| Australia | -20% A$ 23.60 | $16.52 | -17% |
| New Zealand | -20% NZ$ 23.19 | $13.04 | -35% |
| Brazil | -20% R$47,99 | $8.78 | -56% |
| Mexico | -20% Mex$ 182.39 | $9.81 | -51% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -20% $8.39 | $8.39 | -58% |
| Poland | -20% 73,59 zł | $18.82 | -6% |
| Switzerland | -20% CHF 17.59 | $21.51 | +8% |
| Norway | -20% 176,00 kr | $18.93 | -5% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -20% $8.39 | $8.39 | -58% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -20% $8.39 | $8.39 | -58% |
| South Africa | -20% R 148.00 | $9.01 | -55% |
| India | -20% ₹704.00 | $7.45 | -63% |
| Indonesia cheapest | -20% Rp 132 799 | $7.35 | -63% |
| China | -20% ¥60.80 | $9.12 | -54% |
| Japan | -20% ¥1,840 | $11.61 | -42% |
| South Korea | -20% ₩ 17,200 | $12.79 | -36% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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PAPERHEAD reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
PAPERHEAD achievements
PAPERHEAD has 25 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 11.2% of them; the rarest, ULTIMATE P33ING, is held by 0.6% of players.
Smiling friend...?56.8%- P33 RANKGet your first PERFECT rank on any level32.8%
- THE ENDFinish the game once22.4%
- Drone 0Unlock Drone 0 character22.4%
- Jeb The ScientistUnlock Jeb The Scientist character18.7%
- R.I.P. GL2014-202617.9%
- YES THIS IS MADNESShello mr krinkels17.6%
- World War PaperWatch the credits cinematic until the end14.7%
- Episode 0?Wait there was an episode 0? (U DO NOT NEED 2 PLAY EPISODE 0 TO GET THIS ONE)12.8%
- Super Bandage BoyUnlock the Super Bandage Boy character8.6%
- CAREER ADVICEThanks I guess?7.9%
- Peaceful solutionPeace was an option...7.5%
- Lost SoulUnlock the Lost Soul character6.4%
- Thats Just a TheoryFind ALL lore!6.4%
- Can I Pet the Dog?Pet the chill boy.5.6%
- Aha!Thats how I can get max score on level 2!5.1%
- ANIME 2 WATCH????3.9%
- HardcococococoreFinish all levels on HARDCORE difficulty3.7%
- Family BoiFind out that he had a family…2.3%
- MOLLYholy1.7%
- OtherworlderI am you but from future...1.6%
- Golden Fre...BuddyUnlock the Golden Buddy character1.5%
- Blood RunnerFinish all the levels as Jeb The Scientist1.0%
- HOTLINEFinish all the levels as Super Bandage Boy0.7%
- ULTIMATE P33INGGet PERFECT rank on EVERY level0.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
PAPERHEAD DLC
PAPERHEAD has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | PAPERHEAD Soundtrack ↗ | $7.99 |
 | PAPERHEAD, Supporter Pack ↗ | $7.99 |
Latest PAPERHEAD news and patch notes
- Oct 28, 2026 UPDATE №1: Akimbo, Wave Survival and Nightmare 1!
- Oct 22, 2026 Patch v50 Is Live!
- Oct 15, 2026 PAPERHEAD UPDATES PATCH NOTES (v48, v49.5)
- Oct 9, 2026 PAPERHEAD IS OUT!!!
- Oct 8, 2026 PAPERHEAD LAUNCHES TOMORROW
- Oct 2, 2026 ONE WEEK UNTIL PAPERHEAD
- Sep 17, 2026 PAPERHEAD EP.0 Is Leaving Steam on September 24
- Jul 10, 2026 PAPERHEAD is moving to October 9
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
PAPERHEAD FAQ
Is PAPERHEAD dead?
PAPERHEAD has very few players on Steam right now (42). Its all-time peak was 518.
How many people play PAPERHEAD?
42 people are playing PAPERHEAD on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 42 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for PAPERHEAD?
PAPERHEAD reached its all-time Steam peak of 518 concurrent players on Oct 11, 2026.
When is PAPERHEAD most active?
PAPERHEAD usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does PAPERHEAD cost?
PAPERHEAD costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price PAPERHEAD has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for PAPERHEAD on Steam is $15.73 (24% off), on Oct 21, 2026. It costs $19.99 right now.
Is PAPERHEAD on sale right now?
No, PAPERHEAD is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 24%.
Where is PAPERHEAD cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, PAPERHEAD is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 132 799, about $7.35 or 63% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is PAPERHEAD good?
Steam players rate PAPERHEAD Overwhelmingly Positive: 95% of 653 reviews are positive.
When did PAPERHEAD come out?
PAPERHEAD was released on Steam on Oct 9, 2026.
Who made PAPERHEAD?
PAPERHEAD was developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital.
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