Game Overview

As you arrive at Grestin Border Checkpoint, you're thrown into the midst of a bureaucratic war zone. Your name has been pulled in the labor lottery, and it's time to report for duty as an immigration inspector. The communist state of Arstotzka is reeling from a long war with Kolechia, and tensions are running high. As you take up your post at the checkpoint, you're tasked with controlling the flow of people entering Arstotzkan territory - but beware, among the throngs of immigrants and visitors, hidden smugglers, spies, and terrorists lurk. Your task is to scrutinize documents, search for contraband, and fingerprint travelers using a primitive system. Make split-second decisions that will impact not only individual lives but also the fate of your own family's apartment in East Grestin. Will you let in would-be refugees or turn away those who seem suspicious? The weight of responsibility hangs heavy on your shoulders as you navigate this complex moral maze. Gameplay is a slow-burning puzzle-fest, where every decision has consequences. Use the documents provided by travelers and the Ministry's systems to guide your choices, but don't be fooled - nothing is black-and-white in Papers, Please. The unique hook that sets Papers, Please apart lies in its masterful blend of atmosphere, storytelling, and moral complexity. This is a game where the thrill of discovery is tempered by the crushing weight of responsibility.