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Paper Mario: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo 64WiiWii U2000by Intelligent Systems
WindowsWindows✓macOSmacOS✓LinuxLinux✓Web browserWeb browser
782 GitHub stars across ports

Paper Mario (Nintendo 64, 2000) has 2 native ports. The most popular is Paper Mario (PaperBoat) with 476 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Native ports

Gameplay videos

Paper Mario 64 PC Port (Paperboat) - 4K Texture Pack, Ultrawide, 120 FPS

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About

Paper Mario, a turn-based JRPG entry in the Mario franchise with a paper-based aesthetic and platforming elements, sees the titular character working his way through the Mushroom Kingdom's diverse locales and biomes, meeting its inhabitants, fighthing unruly enemies and recruiting an array of companions in order to once again save Princess Peach from the clutches of the evil Koopa King Bowser.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Paper Mario on PC, Mac or Linux?
Paper Mario (PaperBoat) covers Windows, macOS and Linux. It's playable, and the latest release is v1.0.3.
What's the best way to play Paper Mario today?
Start with Paper Mario (PaperBoat), which runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It's playable, and the latest release is v1.0.3. There's also Paper Mario ReCut.
Is Paper Mario (PaperBoat) still being worked on?
It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v1.0.3, came out in October 2026.
Who's behind Paper Mario (PaperBoat)?
Paper Mario (PaperBoat) is made by ethteck and bates64.
Do I need the original game?
You need your own copy of Paper Mario. Projects rebuild the game's code, not its art, audio or levels, so they read those from the copy you already own.

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