Paperback

Paperback is a short horror game that takes place in a public library at night with an aggressive thunderstorm raging in the vicinity where you take on the role of the newly hired novice librarian, Max.

At a glance

• Platform: Windows.
• Genres: Indie, Simulation, Free To Play.
• Release date: Jan 26, 2026.
• Steam user reviews: Mostly Positive (71% positive).
• Delivered as a Steam library entitlement — activation is handled by Steam.

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System requirements as published by the developer on Steam.

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