Build your own little paper village in this relaxing city-builder focused on building and crafting. Cut, fold and glue to help it grow, discover its story and join its inhabitants as they slowly bring life back to its streets.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We decided to launch Cutout Village in Early Access because we believe the best way to finish the game is by listening to the people who play it. The core experience is already complete and enjoyable, but there's still room to polish mechanics, improve balance, and add features that make the game even better. Community feedback will help us decide what to focus on during the final stages of development.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our current plan is to keep Cutout Village in Early Access for around 3 to 6 months. That may change depending on community feedback and the improvements we decide to make. Our goal is to use this time to polish the game as much as possible before releasing version 1.0 on Steam, followed by a console release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Throughout Early Access, we plan to expand and improve Cutout Village with additional content, gameplay improvements, and new features inspired by community feedback.

One of the features we'd like to add, which is currently in development, is a Free Mode where players will be able to build villages without the limitations of Story Mode.

We'll continue fixing bugs, refining game balance, and polishing different aspects of the experience. Our goal is for the full version to feel more complete, more polished, and even more enjoyable, while staying true to the core experience.

We also plan to add support for additional languages depending on the level of interest from players around the world.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version allows players to play through the Story Mode from start to finish. The main gameplay mechanics and progression system are already in place, although we’re still working on adding more content, improving balance, and fixing bugs.

We consider the game to be in a solid and stable state, and we’ll continue updating and improving it throughout Early Access.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. We plan to increase the price once the game leaves Early Access, as it will include more content and improvements by then. We'd like to thank everyone who supports us early by giving them the chance to get the game at a lower price while helping us shape its development.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The community will play an important role during the final months of development. We'll be paying close attention to suggestions, bug reports, and feedback shared through the Steam Community Hub and our social media channels. We want to hear what players think, learn what works best, and continue improving Cutout Village with every update.”
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Reviews

“Look, the number of games I can’t play without my six-year-old taking over is rapidly increasing, and Cutout Village is a firm favorite in this house.”
The Nerdy Type

“If you enjoy cozy games and crafts, and feel like sharing them with others, I think you’ll find something truly lovely and enjoyable here.”
InaGame

“Cutout Village has so much charm, and it’s a lovely little escape from the busy real world.”
Ophelia Payne

About This Game

✂️ Build your village, one piece at a time

Cutout Village is a relaxing indie city-builder about building, crafting, and a village slowly coming back to life. Set against the backdrop of rural depopulation, you’ll build and customize a small medieval-inspired village using paper sheets that you’ll cut, fold, and glue together to create buildings, services, and decorative elements.

Inspired by traditional paper crafts and the paper cutout books that became popular throughout the 20th century, Cutout Village combines village building with a unique, hands-on way of creating.

Cut, fold, and glue

Here, building a village means more than simply placing buildings.

To grow your village, you’ll need to cut, fold, and assemble the different paper sheets you collect along the way. Each new building lets you expand the village, unlock new services, and move the story forward.

As you progress, you’ll discover new buildings, characters, and situations as you help bring a once-quiet village back to life.

And the best part? Every building you unlock in the game is also available as a printable PDF sheet. You can print it, cut it out, fold it, and build it with your own hands in the real world.

No heavy pressure or complicated management systems: build at your own pace, customize your village, and enjoy the process.

A village coming back to life

Our protagonists inherit an old family home in the village where they spent their childhood. Years later, the place is almost completely deserted.

Through environmental storytelling, you’ll gradually uncover the village’s history and accompany its inhabitants as they bring life back to its streets.

With an aesthetic inspired by watercolors, paper models, and handmade books, Cutout Village offers a calm and cozy experience where you can build, decorate, and explore at your own pace.

Key Features

  • Over 50 different buildings to unlock and add to your village.

  • Trade with the villagers to earn coins and improve your tools and skills.

  • Grow and harvest different types of fruit to unlock new buildings.

  • Download printable PDF sheets and build every structure you unlock in the real world.

  • Enjoy a relaxing, unhurried experience focused on crafting and creativity.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: OS 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
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