Papers, Please
Developed by Lucas Pope · Published by 3909
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by Lucas Pope, published by 3909 — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Papers, Please.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- 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
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (15)
Papers, Please FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Papers, Please?
Steam classifies Papers, Please as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Lucas Pope. 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.
How much does Papers, Please cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Papers, Please at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Papers, Please single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Papers, Please: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Papers, Please on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Papers, Please for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Papers, Please out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 8, 2013.
What platforms is Papers, Please on?
Papers, Please is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Papers, Please single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Papers, Please cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Papers, Please have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for Papers, Please.
What is Papers, Please's Metacritic score?
Papers, Please has a Metacritic score of 85/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Papers, Please?
Papers, Please is developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909.
Where to get Papers, Please
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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