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Morning Rain Interactive · Published by Morning Rain Interactive
Content notice: This game contains flashing lights, loud sounds as well as depictions and insinuations of violence that may not be suitable for all audiences.
Mixed — 69% positive (42 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
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.
Indie, Simulation, Free To Play · 2026 · More free games
Explore the haunted stacks of a stormy night in Paperback, an indie horror simulation where you step into the shoes of a novice librarian named Max. Will you survive the aggressive thunderstorm and mysterious events?
About this game
Dawn Of The Millenium - the year is 2001. You're a novice librarian tasked with keeping things running smoothly and closing up shop for the night. Sort out the shelves, maintain the utilities of the library and take calls as they come in - but keep your ears to the ground; there's something sinister unfurling in Maple Falls County.
Logic-oriented puzzles and mechanics make up most of this game with a fully integrated physics and object-grabbing system, drawing inspiration from horror games of the past and present.
The game takes roughly 30-60 minutes to finish depending on your own individual pace. It features multiple paths the player can take, and even has a secret easter egg. Think you can find it?
Highly recommended for playing in the dark - the muted orange hue of the library coupled with the dark atmosphere should be very easy on the eyes. An ideal game for those seeking a cozy indie horror experience. Also, headphones are a big must if you enjoy immersive 3D sound design.
Disclaimer Regarding AI Usage
This game does not feature any AI content. All voice lines, assets, texts and sound effects have been produced naturally by verified users and commissioned artists. If you think a particular asset featured in the game was generated by AI, please reach out to me at morningraininteractive@gmail.com
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 7500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Low graphics preset recommended. Performance may drop in areas with heavy lighting and dense geometry.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 6600 (8 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
