Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition
Released Apr 2016
The Flat Kingdom is a beautiful and peaceful 2D land, but now it’s threatened by an evil thief and becoming 3D! The only who can stop the chaos is Flat, a little hero able to change into a circle, triangle or square in order to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses!
72% positive · 197 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Evaluation
Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition launched on April 15, 2016 and received a steady stream of post-launch updates through April 20, 2017. The updates focused on polish, bug fixes, seasonal cosmetic content, and new language localizations (Portuguese in July 2016, Russian and German in June 2016, and French in April 2017). The most substantial post-launch release was the Paper's Cut Edition overhaul in June 2016, which redesigned the main character, improved controls, and added new localization. The last developer communication was the French localization update on April 20, 2017. Since that date — now over nine years ago — there have been no further news posts, patches, announcements, or developer communications of any kind. The single DLC listed (the Soundtrack + Artbook) was released on April 7, 2016, before the game's launch, and there are no unreleased DLC items. The store description contains no mentions of future content, seasons, or ongoing updates. The game launched as a self-contained platformer and all evidence points to development having concluded with the April 2017 French localization patch.
Evidence
Update 1.0.7 added full French localization — this is the last developer communication on record.
Paper's Cut Edition (v1.0.3) launched as a major overhaul with character redesign, new localization, and control improvements.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Games Starter
Achievements
48
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
A STORY ABOUT DIMENSIONS, SHAPES AND JEWELS
According to the Flat Kingdom’s legends, the world was once filled with malice and chaos because the 3D realm dominated all. But one day, a wise sorcerer created six Magical Jewels that kept the effects of the third dimension at bay, granting peace and prosperity to the beautiful 2D world.
However, one day an evil masked thief named Hex stole one of those Jewels and kidnapped the princess. This disrupted the balance and made the chaos return.
The king of Flat Kingdom knew there was only one being able to save their land: Flat, the little shapeshifting hero! With his unique abilities, he’s not only able to change his shape, but is also the only one in the kingdom capable of withstanding the 3D chaos.
Now the time has come. Flat must use his incredible powers to save the world and restore the Flat Kingdom to its former glory. Will he be able to stop Hex before it’s too late?
GAMEPLAY
Flat Kingdom is filled with fun platforming action, puzzles and some Metroidvania elements. It also features a unique combat system! Instead of directly attacking your foes, you’ll have to touch them while transformed in the correct shape to beat them! Kinda like a rock-paper-scissor game.
Every shape in Flat Kingdom beats the opposite, so sharp triangles can defeat the soft circles, heavy squares beat the fragile triangles and squishy circles can triumph over the slow squares. Both enemies and puzzles can be beaten using the correct shape and strategy, so you'll have to observe them and come up with the best solution.
You can also learn new abilities along the way that will help you solve even more puzzles, beat enemies faster and reach new areas that were inaccessible to you before!
FEATURES
- Jump into a beautiful papercraft world, filled with details and references to classic games.
- Test your might with epic and challenging battles against giant bosses.
- Uncover all of the game’s secrets! There are side quests, upgrades and all kinds of surprises.
- Learn all about the kingdom’s lore and history by finding hidden scrolls.
- Music by legendary composer Manami Matsumae! (Mega Man, Shovel Knight).
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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