What is Choose Your Paul!?
If you're looking for something weird to scratch that autobattler itch, you've gotta try Choose Your Paul!. It's a strategic roguelite where you capture strange creatures all named Paul and try to build a broken team to survive branching paths.
Gameplay
You start by picking a Trainer and capturing these bizarre creatures that are all named Paul. It's a roguelite twist on the genre, so you aren't just fighting in a lobby like you do in TFT. Instead, you're pushing through branching routes filled with shops, events, elites, and bosses. The core loop is all about hunting for broken synergies and messing with your positioning to see what actually clicks. It's got that 'just one more run' energy because you're always chasing an overpowered combo of Pauls to break the game.
It feels less like the high-stress competitive grind of Hearthstone Battlegrounds and more like a strategic puzzle you solve on the fly. Since it's Free to Play, there's no barrier to entry, which is great for a game this weird. However, you'll notice the Early Access seams quickly. The balance is rough; some builds feel completely busted while others just flop. You can tell the devs are still tweaking the progression pacing, so it's not polished to a mirror shine yet.
Still, the foundation is solid. If you love the collect-and-combine aspect of autobattlers but hate being a meta-slave to rankings, you'll dig this. It's fast, quirky, and genuinely addictive despite the unrefined edges. I'm giving it a 7.5/10 because while it's a bit clunky, the actual act of building your Paul army is a blast.
Key Features
- Capture bizarre creatures named Paul
- Branching routes with elite bosses
- Strategic positioning and synergy crafting
- Roguelite run-based progression
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Verdict
“My name is Paul and I approve this game.”
Grab this if you want a quirky, strategic distraction that doesn't feel like a second job. If you can't stand Early Access balance issues or unpolished pacing, you might want to wait for a few more updates.
Play for Free →* Price at time of publication (checked 04.07.2026). Prices may vary by region and are subject to change. This is an editorial review, not a commercial offer.