PaperKlay
Released May 2025
A classic 3D platformer with a tactile twist: Open, unfold, and rotate your way through a stunning world built with familiar crafting materials. Featuring the talents of composer Kirkhope & Melin (Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee) and voice actor Kevin Miller (Sly Cooper)
88% positive · 183 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
PaperKlay launched on May 27, 2025 as a complete 3D platformer — a finished product with no post-launch content expansions or DLC planned. The developer (WhyKev, a solo developer) has been consistently active since launch, shipping a series of patches focused on bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and platform work, with the most recent patch on March 22, 2026. All post-launch updates have been maintenance and polish in nature — there are no announced expansions, season passes, or additional content packs. A significant portion of the developer's post-launch work has been driven by a Nintendo Switch port, which has fed improvements back into the Steam version. The store description and all developer communications present PaperKlay as a self-contained adventure with no indication of planned new content. The game shipped as a complete package.
Evidence
Developer announced PaperKlay's launch date of May 27, 2025 with a release trailer. No post-launch content mentioned.
Developer noted that after this patch they planned to focus on the Nintendo Switch port and take a vacation — no future content for the base game indicated.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
WhyKev
Achievements
25
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
PaperKlay is a 3D platformer collect-a-thon where you open, unfold and rotate your way through a world made out of cardboard, paper, clay and other handcrafted materials.
Rotate and unfold the environment to progress. PaperKlay has plenty of collectibles and an exciting world to explore at your own pace!
Join the duo Chick & Nugget on a creative adventure as they journey across a paper and cardboard filled world that will rotate and unfold your reality in order to save all of the lost eggs!
Meet a charming cast of craftspeople, from the cardboard scarecrows to the great Pinecone King with an all star voice cast you might know from Sly Cooper, Five Nights at Freddy's, Attack on Titan & more
Master a variety of moves to explore the world! Double-jump, dash and sprint your way through levels, or use your glider to reach new heights. Your sidekick Nugget has his own unique way of solving puzzles, too!
PaperKlay features a catchy soundtrack with tracks from composers Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee) and Steven Melin (Dark Dice, Moonlighter)
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Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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