SPEC PH-001 · verified facts only
Cute cardboard.
Brutal answers.
Every price, requirement, platform note, and achievement rate on this wiki is tied to Steam or Microsoft Store sources — dated 2026-10-10, two days after launch. No fake codes. No invented unlock steps.
Sources: Steam store API · achievement stats · official announcements
Start here
First decisions, not a feature tour
Worth it on your PC?
Official minimum vs recommended specs, $19.99 list / $15.99 launch sale (as of 2026-10-10), single-player only, Steam Deck Verified.
Open- Min GPU GeForce 9800GT class
- Storage 2–3 GB (Steam)
- Modes Single-player · Steam Cloud
First hour: pencil & boots
Verified controls, Tab map, and Golden Clips hints from launch footage — DEVLOG mechanics labeled pre-release when cited.
OpenAll 25 achievements
Global completion rates as of 2026-10-10. Riddle trophies flagged when Steam does not document the unlock.
OpenUnlockable runners
Five named characters on Steam — unlock conditions marked undisclosed unless officially published.
OpenRecent updates
Patch-aware guides
achievements
PAPERHEAD achievements: all 25 with global unlock rates
All 25 PAPERHEAD Steam achievements with official descriptions and global unlock rates as of 2026-10-10—riddle achievements stay not confirmed, no fake solutions.
characters
PAPERHEAD unlockable characters & what we know (2026)
PAPERHEAD unlockable characters: Jeb The Scientist, Drone 0, Super Bandage Boy, Lost Soul, and Golden Buddy—Steam achievement names only, unlocks not confirmed.
guides
PAPERHEAD beginner guide: what to know before your first run
PAPERHEAD guide for day-one players: verified controls, level score screen fields, kick combat tips, and what the Steam page promises—no spoilers.
guides
PAPERHEAD Golden Clips and Regular Clips explained
Golden clips in PAPERHEAD: DEVLOG 4 (pre-release) vs a verified Chapter 2 white-box drop. Regular clip shops and upgrade prices remain unverified as of 2026-10-10.
guides
PAPERHEAD EP.0 vs full game: launch changes (2026)
Compare PAPERHEAD EP.0, 2023/2026 demos, and the 2026-10-09 full game: store status, chapter scale from verified footage, and what we mark not verified.
guides
PAPERHEAD FAQ: multiplayer, horror, mods & controller
PAPERHEAD FAQ as of 2026-10-10: single-player only, horror-adjacent store tags, full controller support, Steam Deck Verified, and no announced cheats or mods.
Explore
Pick a lane
Four categories — guides for buy/play decisions, levels for chapters, achievements for trophy hunting, characters for unlock names.
Buy & setup
Release date, price, platforms, EP.0 vs full game, how long to beat (data points only).
Release date & price
Oct 9, 2026 · $15.99 US
Platforms
Steam, Xbox, Deck Verified
EP.0 vs full
Free prologue closed Sep 24
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Levels & routes
18-chapter index plus verified Chapter 1 notes and enemy sightings we can source.
- Chapter list
18 chapters + interlude
- Chapter 1
The Descend (sourced)
- Enemies
Named sightings only
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Achievement monitor
Full table with Steam descriptions and launch-week rates — as of 2026-10-10.
Total
25 Steam achievements
Hardest
ULTIMATE P33ING · 0.1%
Riddle rows
Flagged when undisclosed
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Mechanics & gear
Golden Clips, upgrades, weapons seen in official footage — no fabricated full tables.
Clips & upgrades
DEVLOG 4 cited pre-release
Weapons & kicks
Shotgun + boots verified
FAQ
Horror, mods, multiplayer
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Facts first — then the cardboard carnage
Bookmark this wiki before you buy. We re-check Steam prices, reviews, and achievement rates after major patches.