Is Paper Mario free to play?

Yes — the game is free and starts in the browser without sign-up or installation.

Do I need to download Paper Mario?

No. It launches right on the page, with no download or install.

Does Paper Mario work on phones?

Yes, the page is mobile-friendly and shows on-screen controls plus screen rotation.

Play Paper Mario online in your browser

Paper-thin RPG: turn-based battles, partners and the Star Rod quest in the Mushroom Kingdom.

About the game

Intelligent Systems’ 2000 RPG on mupen64plus_next: the full Star Rod story, turn-based battles with action commands, eight partners and seven chapters across the Mushroom Kingdom.

Controls

Action	Key / button
analog stick	WASD
D-pad	Arrow keys
A, C — B, Z — Z trigger	X
C buttons (up / left / down / right)	I / J / K / L
L, E — R	Q
Start	Enter
Touch: left stick + on-screen A/B/Z/C buttons

Frequently asked questions

Is Paper Mario free to play?: Yes — the game is free and starts in the browser without sign-up or installation.
Do I need to download Paper Mario?: No. It launches right on the page, with no download or install.
Does Paper Mario work on phones?: Yes, the page is mobile-friendly and shows on-screen controls plus screen rotation.

Updated 11 Nov 2026