The wait is over—PaperKlay, the vibrant, whimsical 3D collect-a-thon platformer made entirely by solo developer WhyKev, is officially out now on Steam. Built with passion and packed with creativity, the game invites players to unfold, rotate, and bounce their way through a handmade world of cardboard, clay, and paper.
If you’ve been itching for a nostalgic, character-driven 3D platformer that brings back the charm of classics like Banjo-Kazooie and LittleBigPlanet, PaperKlay might just be your next obsession.
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🐔 Chick, Nugget & the Tactile World of PaperKlay
In PaperKlay, you take on the role of Chick—a bold little chicken—on a mission to rescue lost eggs across an explorable, tactile world. Along for the ride is your quirky sidekick Nugget, who brings his own unique puzzle-solving abilities to the adventure.
The game’s world isn’t just visually striking—it’s interactively built to rotate, unfold, and open up in clever ways. Every environment is crafted to feel like it was pulled from an arts-and-crafts table, featuring mechanics that let you twist and shift the space around you. It’s one part puzzle, one part platformer, and all parts personality.
🎵 Star Talent, Solo Vision
Despite being the work of a single developer, PaperKlay boasts serious audio and voice talent. Legendary composer Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee) and Steven Melin (Moonlighter, Dark Dice) deliver a dynamic, upbeat soundtrack that feels right at home in this world of chicken-powered exploration.
Voice acting includes performances by Kevin Miller (Sly Cooper) and Kellen Goff (My Hero Academia, League of Legends), adding charm to the game’s quirky cast of scarecrows, pinecone royalty, and other offbeat characters.
🎮 Features That Stand Out
- A 3D Platformer with a Twist – Explore a rotating, unfolding world made from real-world materials
- A Lovable Chicken Duo – Chick and Nugget team up to tackle puzzles and collect lost eggs
- Freedom to Explore – Glide, double-jump, and dash across handcrafted levels at your own pace
- Creative Collectibles – Plenty of secrets to find and friends to meet
- Solo Dev Power – Created entirely by one developer over multiple years of dedicated work
🎒 Play It Anywhere, Even on the Go
Our team is especially looking forward to checking out how well PaperKlay runs on the Steam Deck—which could make it the perfect travel companion for Gamescom 2025. With its art-forward style and lightweight requirements, this could be a go-to for platformer fans on the move.
🐣 Out Now, With More to Come
PaperKlay is available now on Steam for PC, with a Nintendo Switch version coming soon. It’s not just another indie platformer—it’s a game that shows what one person can do with a vision, some clay, and a ton of creativity.