Educational · 2013
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.
Key facts
- Released
- 8 August 2013
- Genre
- Educational · Indie · Simulation
- Length
- ≈ 6 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Mobile
- Studio
- Lucas Pope, Dukope1
- Critics
- Metacritic 85
- Steam reviews
- 97% positive (74,187 reviews)
- Best price
- $9.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 85 — critics loved it
- "Brainy" vibe
- ≈ 6h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Papers, Please?
Expect about 6 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Papers, Please with friends?
No, Papers, Please is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Papers, Please on?
Papers, Please is available on PC, PlayStation and Mobile.
Where to buy Papers, Please for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $9.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is Papers, Please a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 85. On Steam, 97% positive (74,187 reviews).
What games are like Papers, Please?
In the same spirit: Hypnospace Outlaw, Do Not Feed the Monkeys and Beat Cop.



