What is Paper Minecraft?
Paper Minecraft is a 2D side-scrolling reimagining of the iconic Minecraft experience. Developed by Griffpatch, this browser-based game captures the essence of Minecraft's sandbox gameplay but presents it on a flat 2D plane similar to Terraria. Explore biomes, gather resources, craft tools, and build anything you can imagine in a charming paper-styled world.
Before starting, players choose their character skin, world type, and game mode—each shaping a unique experience. Whether you prefer creative building or survival challenges, Paper Minecraft offers endless possibilities.
How to Play
Movement Controls:
- W / Up Arrow - Jump
- A / D / Left / Right Arrow - Move left/right
- R - Sprint (or swim in water)
Building & Mining:
- Left-Click - Break or place blocks
- Number Keys 1-9 - Select items in hotbar
Inventory & Interaction:
- E - Open inventory, chests, or crafting stations
- E + Hover - Trade with villagers
Items & Combat:
- F - Eat food or use item
- Q - Drop items
- Space - Split stack or drop single item
- Z - Use shield (if equipped)
Other Controls:
- O - Save game
- P - Pause
- M - Toggle sound
- V - View achievements
- L - Toggle lag reduction mode
- Space (mid-air) - Glide with Elytra
Game Modes
Creative Mode:
- Unlimited blocks and resources
- Instant block breaking
- Ability to fly freely
- Perfect for building villages, pixel art, and structures
Survival Mode:
- Start with nothing—gather resources to survive
- Craft tools and weapons
- Hunt animals or farm crops for food
- Build shelters before nightfall
- Defend yourself from hostile mobs
- Manage hunger and health
Peaceful Mode:
- Relaxed Survival experience
- No hostile mobs appear
- Health regenerates automatically
- Perfect for beginners
Features
- 2D Minecraft Experience - Faithful adaptation of core Minecraft mechanics
- Multiple Game Modes - Creative, Survival, and Peaceful options
- Procedurally Generated Worlds - Different biomes and terrain each playthrough
- Full Crafting System - Create tools, weapons, and items
- Building Freedom - Construct anything from shelters to elaborate structures
- Character Customization - Choose from various skins
- Browser-Based - No downloads required, play instantly
- Family-Friendly - Accessible for all ages
Tips for Success
- Gather Wood First - Punch trees to get wood for basic tools
- Build Shelter Before Night - Hostile mobs spawn in darkness
- Craft a Bed - Sleep through dangerous nights
- Explore Caves Carefully - Light them with torches to prevent mob spawns
- Farm Your Food - Create wheat farms for sustainable food sources
- Save Often - Press O to save your progress
- Use Shields - Block enemy attacks with a shield in Survival mode
- Mine Deep for Diamonds - Better ores are found at lower depths