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Paperback: The Game

Mark Fassett · Fowers Games

Paperback: The Game

gameAppID 710700Released
Release dateNov 29, 2017

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Player statistics

Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Fresh · Range: 6/14/2026, 1:28:13 PM - 8/18/2026, 12:43:40 PM

Current Players0
24h Peak2
All-Time Peak3
24h Player-Hours8 h

Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours0.290.290%2
Last 7 Days0.290.1598.53%2
Last 30 Days0.31-0.22-41.21%2
Last 12 Months0.4200%3
2026-080.28-0.27-49.35%2
2026-070.560.33146.62%3
2026-060.2300%2

Details

DeveloperMark Fassett
PublisherFowers Games
FreeYes
Required ageNone

You are an author trying to finish kitschy paperback novels in this deckbuilding word game. Play against opponents offline or AI.

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!

Genres and categories

CasualSingle-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCross-Platform MultiplayerFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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Ratings and content

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