
Paperbark is a charming game that tells a beautiful short story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.
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Paperbark is a charming adventure that tells a beautiful story of a wombat, the bush and a very hot Australian Summer.
Follow a sleepy wombat who is in search for a new home since being devastated by bushfire. Watch as the bush transforms through beautifully stylised interpretations of Australia as the illustrated landscape come to life, with vibrant watercolours and sounds.
This small game, has a big heart that tells an emotive story inspired by iconic Australian storybooks and landscape artists, Paperbark will make a wonderful addition to anyone's library.
Story by: Renee Treml
Narrated by: Georgia Maq
Music by: Biddy Conner
Vibrant Australian Bush Landscape That Paint's in as You Wander.
Fully Voice Narrated Story.
Animated Cut-scene Storybook Moments.
A Charming Short Story (About a Wombat)
Relaxing Gameplay.
Collectible Insects.
Interactive Sticker Library.
Original String Soundtrack.
Steam Achievements.

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Reviews
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Reviews
An adorable short game, beautiful art and soundtrack. Easy to 100%. The 'complete story in under 18 mins' achievement unlocked when I replayed the final chapter. Really worth it, super cute game!
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Paperbark's art style is gorgeous with a great soundtrack, but there's some odd decisions in the design that held back the experience for me. The soundscapes and music often cut out far too abruptly, stopping gameplay for the VO feels unnecessarily immersion breaking, and the arbitrary collectables damage the experience (I should be concerned about a bushfire but instead I'm looking for Cicadas). Paperbark feels like a beautiful, interactive representation of the Australian Bush that had a "gameplay" crisis. If I could hold down the mouse to move (rather than clicking constantly), remove the collectables, and just have the VO over the movement instead of the 'story book cutscene' stops, it may felt less like a game, but would have made Paperbark a more pleasant experience.
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian*languages with full audio support
Hours played at review time, across 41 reviews with recorded playtime.
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good few hours game. i like the way its done and it has meaningful story. really nice!
This game is a beautiful story of a Wombat in the Aussie bush. I enjoy replaying the story every now and again.
A chill and wholesome game with a simple story and beautiful graphics.
Paperbark invites you to experience life as a wombat in the Australian bush, blending peaceful exploration with moments of suspense and discovery. The game’s stunning hand-drawn, hand-painted visuals bring the bush to life, creating an atmosphere that feels immersive and deeply relaxing. Gameplay is intuitive and fun, with plenty of things to click on, from plants to bugs and birds. Each interaction reveals charming details or collectibles like stickers, adding to the joy of exploration. Progression is simple yet engaging: guide the wombat through each level to unlock narrated tidbits delivered in a gorgeous and soothing Australian accent, as well as uncover the next piece of the environment. While there’s no overarching story, or at least a very simple one, the journey itself is the highlight, complete with delightful wildlife encounters and a relaxing, educational vibe. It’s perfect for a chill hour or so, though there’s also replay value for those who enjoy 100% completionism.
A strange and sweet game following a wombat through the seasons. Its pretty much a combination walking sim, exploration, and hidden object.
A very short charming story of a wombats journey to find shelter in a very authentic Australian bush with a hand drawn feel. While short and very linear, there is still some collectables, achievements and trading cards to keep the collectors happy. Played on handheld with a touchscreen without issues. Glad to have found this bite sized piece of Aussie culture.
Short and beautiful game! I loved to wander as a wombat.
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