Screenshots
Watch trailer on Steam ↗Paperback: The Game
Mark Fassett · Published by Fowers Games · Official site ↗
Mixed — 68% positive (69 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
You are an author trying to finish kitschy paperback novels in this deckbuilding word game. Play against opponents offline or AI.
Casual · 2017 · More free games
As an author racing to complete kitschy paperbacks, Paperback: The Game challenges you to outwit opponents through strategic word placement. Dive into a casual yet competitive experience crafted by Mark Fassett.
About this game
Update: Paperback is now Free! Multiplayer server is offline, but you can play online the new sequel, Paperback Vol. 2
Word-building meets deck-building in the unique game Paperback. Players start with a deck of letter cards and wild cards. This is like their own bag of ‘scrabble’ tiles. With each hand of cards you make a word and score it. This score is how much money you have to purchase more cards for your deck. Collect cool letters with abilities, such as drawing more cards or double word score. Buy Novel cards to gain ‘fame’ points to win the game!
Features:
• Local play with up to 4 players
• 3 levels of AI opponents
• Tons of cool card powers
• Classic pulp novel artwork
• Win with wordsmithing or power combos - up to you!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2+
- Processor: CPU: SSE2 instruction set support
- Graphics: Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
- Storage: 48 MB available space
