While there are no major peer-reviewed academic papers exclusively dedicated to as a primary subject , the game is frequently referenced in research regarding procedural generation and roguelike game design .
Since the game is open-source, the most comprehensive technical "paper" is the project's own documentation and source code: Shattered Pixel Dungeon
In the game itself, "papers" are collectible items that expand the story or teach gameplay mechanics: While there are no major peer-reviewed academic papers
: A study from SBGames that analyzes techniques for building dungeon-like 2D levels through procedural content generation, specifically looking at how gameplay sematics influence layout. Shattered Pixel Dungeon