Paper Perjury is a Indie game from Paper Cat Games with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Paper Cat Games
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 88% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
Processor: i5-7300
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Storage: 900 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macos 10.15
Processor: i5-7300
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Storage: 900 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04
Processor: i5-7300
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Storage: 900 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Paper Perjury is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, pixel art, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and narrative mystery.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
body-horror
SettingGrotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
Overall, I recommend Paper Perjury, especially if you're really into Phoenix Wright and other investigative, court-style mystery games!If I had any complaints, it'd be with the controls, especially on controller.When examining areas, instead of moving a reticle around the screen, pertinent spots are listed in the top-right corner, making examination a…You have to move the right stick down to manually scroll [/strike] (fixed) But also things like the pixel art being inconsistent…Why it fits
Check it if you want indie filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.