Tearaway Unfolded is an adventure arcade platformer with a third-person view. Like the original, it's a platformer with an emphasis on interaction with the environment, the capabilities of the DualShock 4 controller, and quirky creativity. The player moves the protagonist through environments made almost entirely of paper, and can complete side tasks that include assisting non-player characters and crafting items. The main movement options for the main character are jumping, grabbing and rolling.