Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Paper Lily - Chapter 1 released on January 26, 2024 as a free, standalone chapter of a larger planned game. The developer has been consistently communicating about future content throughout the game's life.
In a detailed development update posted on April 29, 2026, the developer confirmed that Chapter 2 (and the broader game) is still in active development. They shared specific details about what Chapter 2 will contain: a large main location with 15+ scenes, two smaller areas including a lighthouse, returning characters depending on Chapter 1 choices, expanded shop mechanics, and a larger role for a character named Hiro. The developer was candid that development has been slow and inconsistent — with some months very productive and others where no progress is made at all — and explicitly stated that a full release is still "years" away.
The developer also announced a separate smaller game called Rich Flavors, planned for 2026, noting it would help fund and contribute code to Paper Lily's ongoing development. This signals the studio remains active and committed to Paper Lily even while working on a side project.
Earlier updates from 2024 (July and November) also referenced ongoing Chapter 2 development and a significant technical undertaking to port the engine to Godot 4.
Chapter 1 itself is complete and fully playable. The two released DLC items (a supporter pack and soundtrack) shipped on launch day. However, Chapter 1 is explicitly "Chapter 1" of a multi-chapter story, and the developer has consistently communicated that subsequent chapters are coming — just on an uncertain, long-term timeline.
Evidence
Developer confirms Chapter 2 is still in development with specific details shared: 15+ scenes in a large location, returning characters, expanded shop mechanics. States the full game release is still 'years' away and development pace is inconsistent.
Something terrible has happened. You can’t bear to think about it - but you can’t live like this anymore. You stopped attending school, you haven’t left your house in months, you have no reason to get out of bed anymore. There are no choices left.
No choice except... that strange golden letter.
It’s time to get your life back together.
One last try.
Paper Lily is a story-driven, psychological horror RPG where each puzzle has multiple solutions and outcomes. There is always another way. Follow Lacie's story as you explore a dangerous hidden world, solve puzzles in multiple different ways, and face strange enemies. The game is playable in about 4 hours and contains multiple endings depending on your actions.
Paper Lily - Chapter 1 is the continuation to the prologue, Project Kat, but it can also be enjoyed without having played it.
Out of Context Features
Multiple ways of solving puzzles!
Touch grass, and trees
Minigames where you press buttons and push boxes around
