
A masterclass in simulation design, Papers, Please delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Verdict
97%
Steam
82
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 78K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (82/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Outstanding soundtrack
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Papers, Please is a puzzle simulation video game by Lucas Pope, developed and published independently through his production company 3909 LLC. The game was released on August 8, 2013, for Microsoft Windows and OS X, for Linux on February 12, 2014, and for iOS on December 12, 2014. A port for the PlayStation Vita was announced in August 2014 and was then released on December 12, 2017. A port for Android, alongside an updated port for iOS, was released in August 2022.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 3d ago
[h1]8.5/10 [/h1] The story keeps you playing, game loop is very good. Looks easy gets difficult towards the end. Really good game that doesn't need perfect graphics to be good. The game doesn't overstay.
As a Mexican, I am a Mexican. Anyways this game is pretty fun so uh. Yeah
First you think it's a dystopian thriller. Then you remember that you also live in a dystopia. This game shows you how easily the system can ruin your life - there is a myriad of reasons why it can happen.
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