Papers, Please – A Dystopian Document Thriller

In the Shadow of the Iron Curtain, Every Decision Matters

Papers, Please is a critically acclaimed indie puzzle simulation game that puts you in the morally complex role of an immigration officer for the fictional, authoritarian state of Arstotzka. Tasked with inspecting documents and deciding who may enter, you hold the power to change lives—or end them—with a single stamp.

Behind every passport is a story, a secret, or a threat. Balancing your duty to the state with your conscience and the needs of your struggling family, Papers, Please challenges you to navigate an intense, ever-escalating bureaucracy where rules constantly shift and consequences are permanent.

Key Features:

Deep Moral Choices

Face ethically charged decisions every day. Admit a desperate refugee, reject a forged visa, or allow a potential terrorist entry. Your choices have real, branching consequences.

Unique Document Inspection Gameplay

Check names, photos, expiration dates, seals, and more across a growing list of regulations. The rules change often, and mistakes come with penalties—or worse.

Gripping Political Narrative

Set in a cold-war inspired world, the game explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, surveillance, and resistance. Uncover conspiracies, secret plots, and underground movements from your humble border booth.

Pixel Art with Impact

Minimalist visuals deliver maximum tension. The stark aesthetic and oppressive soundtrack reflect the bleak reality of life under a totalitarian regime.

Multiple Endings

Your performance, choices, and moral compass shape the story. With over 20 possible endings, every playthrough is different.

A Bold, Award-Winning Indie Experience

• BAFTA Winner for Best Strategy & Simulation Game

• Featured in museums and academic studies as a landmark in game design

• One of the most innovative indie titles of the decade

• A powerful mix of gameplay and storytelling unlike anything else

Papers, Please – Glory to Arstotzka. Or to Your Conscience.