Papers, Please

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Papers, Please is a indie, political and simulation game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909.
Released on August 08th 2013 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 15 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Basque and Korean.

It has received 71,667 reviews of which 69,712 were positive and 1,955 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 4.87€ on Steam and has a 50% discount.

The Steam community has classified Papers, Please into these genres:

Indie Political Simulation Singleplayer Point & Click Pixel Graphics Dystopian Multiple Endings Puzzle Story Rich Retro Atmospheric 2D Addictive Great Soundtrack Strategy Replay Value Casual Difficult Adventure

Media & Screenshots

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows XP or later
Processor: 1.5 GHz Core2Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.4 or better
Storage: 100 MB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum 1280x720 screen resolution

MacOS

OS: OSX Mountain Lion (10.8)
Processor: 1.5 GHz Core2Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.4 or better
Storage: 100 MB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum 1280x720 screen resolution

Linux

Processor: 1.5 GHz Core2Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum 1280x720 screen resolution

Reviews

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Nov. 2024

This game is great because it seems like the checking paper work would be really boring but then it IS fun and the next thing you know you are xenophobic communist.

July 2024

I was sceptical of this game at first. Where is the fun in checking documents? - I thought. But now I get why this game is so ridiculously popular. At first you are only checking small things like dates etc. but gradually it increases to at times having to check 5 documents etc.. But that is not where the fun lies in this game. There are tens of side stories missions and there is even a roleplay element involved. Will you be a heartless, cold and iron fisted border officer or rather a compassionate one that is willing to get his pay docked for the well-being of another person. It is for you to decide. I don't write reviews very often, but for this one I will. One personal fear I had with this game were the graphics, with everything being quite pixelated, but I have to say, while you notice it, it really adds to the game rather than subtracts from it. To sum up everything: 10/10 - Buy it

March 2024

Glory to Arstotzka! Papers, Please isn't just a game; it's an auditory and narrative masterpiece that captivates from start to finish. From the moment you enter the bureaucratic world of Arstotzka, the music sets the tone with its haunting melodies and atmospheric compositions. The soundtrack is nothing short of phenomenal. Each track perfectly complements the mood of the game,adrenaline-pumping beats during critical moments of decision-making. Composerand main game dev Lucas Pope has crafted a score that not only enhances the gameplay experience but also lingers in your mind long after you've stopped playing. Moreover, the characters in the game are brilliantly fleshed out, despite their pixelated appearances. From the weary travelers seeking entry into Arstotzka to the enigmatic government officials and your own family members, each character feels distinct and memorable. The game's minimalist art style allows for subtle nuances in expression and body language, adding depth to every interaction. What sets Papers, Please apart is its ability to immerse players in its world through both its music and characters. Whether you're sympathizing with the struggles of the individuals passing through the checkpoint or wrestling with the moral dilemmas presented by your superiors, every aspect of the game draws you deeper into its gripping narrative. In summary,a game is a testament to the power of sound and storytelling in gaming. With its evocative soundtrack and vibrant characters, it offers an experience that is as emotionally resonant as it is intellectually stimulating. If you appreciate games that excel in both atmosphere and narrative depth, look no further than Papers, Please. It's a journey you will never forget! Viva la Arstotzka,long live Lucas Pope! ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☑ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☑ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☑ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☐ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☑ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☑ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☑ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☑ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 ---{ Tafar }---

Dec. 2023

Day 25 What is this drawing on the wall? My dog can do better. [Inspector] It is from my son. Oh. Maybe he should try sports. [Inspector checks wanted criminals. Entrant is on the list.] Maybe you should not have come. [Detains] Glory to Arstotzka.

Dec. 2023

I really appreciate having the handy cap mode because i have dyslexia and it give me a bit of breathing room.

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-50% 9.75€ 4.87€

9.6

69,712

1,955

Online players

788

Developer

Lucas Pope

Publisher

3909

Release 08 Aug 2013

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