# Paper Shakespeare: Stick Merchant of Venice

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q111525553](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111525553)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice

## Summary
Paper Shakespeare: Stick Merchant of Venice is a 2018 indie single-player video game developed and published by Stegalosaurus Game Development. It is a casual adventure title released digitally for Microsoft Windows and Linux and distributed via Steam and itch.io.

## Key Facts
- Developer and publisher: Stegalosaurus Game Development.  
- Release date (publication_date): 2018-05-11.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows and Linux.  
- Game genres: casual game and adventure video game.  
- Game mode: single-player.  
- Distribution: digitally distributed on Steam and available on itch.io (digital download).  
- Steam application ID: 852750 (supports Microsoft Windows and Linux).  
- Itch.io page: https://steg-game-dev.itch.io/paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice.  
- Present in multiple game databases: RAWG ID paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice; HowLongToBeat ID 63414; PCGamingWiki entry Paper_Shakespeare:_Stick_Merchant_of_Venice (internal id 93987).  
- Characteristic: indie game; language: English.

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms does Paper Shakespeare: Stick Merchant of Venice run on?
A: The game is available for Microsoft Windows and Linux. The Steam application ID (852750) lists support for both Windows and Linux.

### Q: Who developed and published the game?
A: Paper Shakespeare: Stick Merchant of Venice was developed and published by Stegalosaurus Game Development.

### Q: When was the game released?
A: The game’s publication date is 2018-05-11.

### Q: Where can I obtain the game?
A: The game is distributed digitally on Steam and is available as a digital download on itch.io (https://steg-game-dev.itch.io/paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice).

## Why It Matters
Paper Shakespeare: Stick Merchant of Venice represents an indie entry in the casual and adventure game spaces and demonstrates independent development and self-publishing practices through digital storefronts. Its availability on both Microsoft Windows and Linux, coupled with a Steam application listing, makes it accessible to a broader range of players, including those using Unix-like operating systems. Presence across cataloging and tracking sites (Steam, itch.io, RAWG, PCGamingWiki, HowLongToBeat, Lutris, TuxDB, and others) shows the title has been cataloged and made discoverable by multiple community and archival services. For players interested in independent casual/adventure games, or for those tracking Linux-supported indie releases, Paper Shakespeare: Stick Merchant of Venice is a verifiable example of a small-studio digital release from 2018.

## Notable For
- Being developed and self-published by Stegalosaurus Game Development.  
- A 2018 digital release (publication date 2018-05-11) available on both Steam and itch.io.  
- Official support for both Microsoft Windows and Linux (Steam app ID 852750).  
- Catalog presence across multiple game databases (RAWG, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, Lutris, TuxDB, SteamGridDB, etc.).  

## Body

### Overview
- Title: Paper Shakespeare: Stick Merchant of Venice.  
- Instance of: video game.  
- Genres: casual game; adventure video game.  
- Mode: single-player.  
- Characteristic: indie game.  
- Language: English.

### Development and Publishing
- Developer: Stegalosaurus Game Development.  
- Publisher: Stegalosaurus Game Development.  
- The developer and publisher are the same entity according to distribution listings.

### Release and Platforms
- Publication date: 2018-05-11.  
- Platforms supported: Microsoft Windows and Linux.  
- Distribution formats: digital distribution (Steam) and digital download (itch.io).

### Distribution and Availability
- Distributed via Steam (Steam application ID 852750).  
- Available on itch.io: https://steg-game-dev.itch.io/paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice.  
- Presence on community and catalog services indicates public availability and discoverability.

### Database and Identifier Entries
- Steam application ID: 852750 (qualifier: supports Microsoft Windows and Linux).  
- RAWG game ID: paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice.  
- Itch.io URL: https://steg-game-dev.itch.io/paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice.  
- TuxDB game ID: 5419.  
- Lutris game ID: paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice.  
- SteamGridDB ID: 27804.  
- PCGamingWiki: Paper_Shakespeare:_Stick_Merchant_of_Venice (internal id 93987).  
- HowLongToBeat ID: 63414.  
- GamerProfiles game ID: kNY5.  
- Internet Game Database (IGDB) game identifier: paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice (qualifier 99285).  
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice.  
- GamingOnLinux database ID: 11992.

### Technical Notes
- The Steam listing and associated metadata identify the game as available for Microsoft Windows and Linux.  
- Distribution is primarily digital via Steam and itch.io.  

### External Links
- Itch.io: https://steg-game-dev.itch.io/paper-shakespeare-stick-merchant-of-venice  
- Steam (application ID 852750) — listed on Steam as the primary distribution channel.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839