Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!
Players must navigate a full circle of enemies and projectiles, weaving through the chaos to take down the invading hordes with their upgradable turret. The gameplay revolves around this core loop of dodging and shooting, with players tasked to survive increasingly intense waves of enemies.
The game's standout feature is its vast array of unique items and the deep synergies between them. Players can combine items in unexpected ways, transforming their turret's function and the type of projectiles it fires. Discovering game-breaking combinations that flood the screen with bullets and explosions is a frequent source of excitement and accomplishment.
To further enhance replayability, the game includes a variety of difficulty modifiers, called "Spices." These modifiers introduce new challenges, such as enemies having increased health or the player having less health. Players can activate these modifiers to customize the level of difficulty, providing an additional layer of strategy and encouraging repeated playthroughs.
The game features different planets, each with their own unique gameplay mechanics. For example, the Plane planet changes the player's movement and shooting patterns, while the Gravity planet introduces new challenges related to gravitational forces. Exploring these varied gameplay experiences helps to keep the experience fresh.
As players progress, they unlock new items, planets, and other features, providing a sense of progression and motivation to keep playing. The feeling of slowly building up a powerful, game-breaking setup is a core part of the experience.