# Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition > 2016 video game **Wikidata**: [Q111765329](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111765329) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/flat-kingdom-paper-s-cut-edition ## Summary Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition is a single-player video game released on April 7, 2016, that combines elements of platforming, adventure, and puzzle genres. Published by the Spanish developer Ratalaika Games, it features a distinctive paper-cut aesthetic and is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is rated PEGI 7 and has achieved an aggregate review score of 68/100 on OpenCritic. ## Key Facts * **Release Date:** April 7, 2016 (original release); April 1, 2022 (Xbox Series X/S release). * **Developer/Publisher:** Ratalaika Games (Headquarters: León, Spain; Inception: May 14, 2013). * **Genres:** Adventure video game, Platform game, Puzzle video game. * **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S. * **Distribution:** Digital distribution via Steam and Microsoft Store. * **Game Mode:** Single-player video game. * **Age Rating:** PEGI 7. * **Critical Reception:** OpenCritic Top Critic Average score of 68/100 based on 9 reviews; 56% of critics recommend the game. * **Steam Application ID:** 405970. ## FAQs ### Q: What type of gameplay does Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition offer? A: It is a single-player game that blends three distinct genres: adventure, platform, and puzzle. Players progress through a 2D environment that utilizes a paper-cut visual style. ### Q: On which platforms is the game available? A: The game runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS. It is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. ### Q: Who published Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition? A: The game was published by Ratalaika Games, a Spanish video game developer founded on May 14, 2013, and headquartered in León, Spain. ### Q: What languages are supported in the game? A: The game supports English (including voice acting), as well as German, Russian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and Spanish (via user interface and subtitles). ## Why It Matters Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition represents a notable entry in the indie platformer market, distinguishing itself through a specific artistic lens—"Paper's Cut"—which informs its visual identity and potentially its mechanical structure. Released initially in 2016 and subsequently ported to next-generation consoles like Xbox Series X/S in 2022, the game demonstrates significant longevity in the digital marketplace. Its continued relevance is bolstered by Ratalaika Games, a developer and publisher based in León, Spain, known for supporting a wide variety of indie titles across multiple platforms. The game serves as an example of cross-genre experimentation, merging the navigation challenges of platformers with the cognitive challenges of puzzle games. Its reception, including a "Top Critic Average" of 68/100, places it in the range of generally favorable to mixed reviews, suggesting it is a competent title that appeals to fans of stylistic 2D adventures. Furthermore, its extensive localization—supporting seven languages including full English voice acting—highlights a strategy of accessibility aimed at a global audience. By maintaining a presence on major digital storefronts like Steam and the Microsoft Store over half a decade after its initial launch, Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition illustrates the enduring viability of digital-only indie titles. ## Notable For * **Genre Hybridization:** Uncommon blend of adventure, platform, and puzzle mechanics in a single package. * **Longevity:** Successfully transitioned from a 2016 PC/Mac release to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms in 2022. * **Visual Style:** Specifically identified by its "Paper's Cut" aesthetic theme. * **Localization:** Features full English voice acting and interface/subtitle support for six additional languages. * **Publisher Pedigree:** Published by Ratalaika Games, a recognized Spanish studio with over a decade of industry experience. ## Body ### Development and Release Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition was developed and published by Ratalaika Games, a company operating within the video game industry from León, Spain. The company was founded on May 14, 2013. The game first launched on April 7, 2016, for the Microsoft Windows and macOS operating systems. Years after its initial debut, the title received ports for modern console hardware, releasing on the Xbox Series X and Series S on April 1, 2022, and appearing on the PlayStation Store (Concept ID: 10004770). ### Gameplay and Features Classified as an instance of a "video game," Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition is designed strictly as a single-player experience. It incorporates gameplay elements from three specific genres: adventure, platform, and puzzle. The title is rated PEGI 7, making it suitable for players aged seven and older. The game is distributed digitally, primarily through Steam (Application ID: 405970) and the Microsoft Store (Product ID: 9p69wtn7xn1k). It requires either a Microsoft Windows environment or macOS to run on computers. The narrative and gameplay are supported by localization in English, Spanish, German, Russian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and French, though voice acting is exclusively available in English. ### Reception and Identifiers As of May 2, 2022, the game held an aggregate score of 68/100 on OpenCritic (ID: 12986), derived from 9 top critic reviews. The platform reports that 56% of these critics recommend the game. The game is tracked across numerous gaming databases under various identifiers, including: * **IGDB:** flat-kingdom-papers-cut-edition (ID: 34393) * **PCGamingWiki:** Flat_Kingdom_Paper's_Cut_Edition * **HowLongToBeat:** ID 37781 * **MobyGames:** ID 185478 * **PlayStation Store:** Concept ID 10004770 ## References 1. PCGamingWiki 2. Steam 3. OpenCritic 4. Q124398839 5. PlayStation Store 6. Q117507113