# Papers, Please

> Roleplaying

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id935216956](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id935216956)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id935216956`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 3909
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,215 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.12
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-17
- **First published:** 2014-12-12
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/papers-please/id935216956)
- **Website:** [https://papersplea.se](https://papersplea.se/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://papersplea.se/privacy](https://papersplea.se/privacy)

## Description

Papers, Please is a dystopian document thriller where you take on the role of an immigration inspector in Arstotzka. Review travelers' papers, fingerprints, and decide who can enter or who will be detained or arrested. The game blends narrative depth with strategic choices, placing you at the heart of a repressive regime and showing the human cost of every decision.

This title includes the complete original game with 31 days and 20 endings, plus enhancements like multitouch support, improved inspection, Game Center achievements, and leaderboards, inviting you to replay for different outcomes. Note: contains mature themes, pixelated violence, and brief nudity. The game has earned numerous awards from major outlets and festivals, cementing its status as a landmark indie title.

## Rankings

- #50,354 — Overall
- #5 — Roleplaying (Paid)
- #18 — Simulation (Paid)
- #14 — Essential Strategy Games

## Review summary

Users broadly praise Papers, Please for its fun, strong plot, and multiple endings, with the mobile version highlighted for its swipe navigation and portability and good value for money. However, recurring problems include bugs and performance glitches (citations, freezes), lack of landscape mode on iPad, occasional audio issues, and readability concerns. The core game is engaging and replayable, but quality/performance fixes would help maintain consistency across devices.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay with a strong plot and high replay value due to multiple endings.
- Mobile version praised for intuitive swipe navigation and portability.
- Good value for money with long gameplay time.
- Content-rich experience that remains compelling across runs.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and glitches, including citation errors and occasional freezes.
- Lack of landscape orientation on iPad, making portrait mode awkward.
- Occasional audio issues and device performance hiccups.
- Some readability issues, such as small fonts and unclear date formats.

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