Cardboard Hero is a new free game on Steam packed with silly physics, puzzles and chaotic platforming. Perfect if you just want something goofy and fun to mess around with.
Cardboard Hero has just launched for free on Steam, bringing a unique mix of third-person platforming, physics puzzles and visual absurdity. In this low-poly world, you control a homemade hero, a person wrapped in cardboard armor, who sets out on a surprisingly chaotic journey through cluttered rooms, oversized obstacles and imaginative hazards.
At first glance, the game looks like a light-hearted indie title. But beneath its goofy presentation is a series of cleverly designed levels full of interactive elements, unexpected traps and hidden paths. The combination of hand-crafted level design and intentionally awkward movement makes for a gameplay experience that feels unpredictable, often hilarious, and surprisingly satisfying when you finally succeed.
With no real combat, the focus is on exploration, problem-solving and physics-based traversal. Players must push, jump, fall, roll and even launch themselves across toy-like environments. The game doesn’t take itself seriously and that’s part of its charm.
Free-to-play and built for casual fun
Developed as a solo project, Cardboard Hero embraces rough edges in favor of playful experimentation. Its low-poly aesthetic and deliberately clumsy animations are part of the humor. Despite a few bugs and unpolished moments, early reviews highlight how much fun the game offers, especially given its zero price tag.
There’s no monetisation, no ads and no locked content just a simple download and play. Cardboard Hero is ideal for fans of games like Totally Accurate Battle Simulator or Human: Fall Flat, where physics do the heavy lifting and fun comes from the chaos.
Source: Steam
