What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~33.1k
(P10–P90: 13.2k – 72.8k)
Gross revenue: ~$543k
(P10–P90: $217k – $1.2M)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 82% positive across 66 stored reviews. RPG games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 83% (median of 2591 games).
Story & writing83% positive · 119 mentions
“This is quite an interesting take on the style of game that has gotten somewhat popular since Papers, Please. I've played the forerunner, and the several other similar games such as No Umbrellas Allowed (presently my favorite). However…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics77% positive · 77 mentions
“This is quite an interesting take on the style of game that has gotten somewhat popular since Papers, Please. I've played the forerunner, and the several other similar games such as No Umbrellas Allowed (presently my favorite). However…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio91% positive · 46 mentions
“Honestly just a play on todays sick society and where we are heading. Without spoiling too much, I love the way this game highlights todays morbid but truthful tactics on job searching, work/life balance, and living in a society where…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity64% positive · 42 mentions
“Disclaimer: I've yet to beat this game. So far, it's all the Papers Please gameplay I've been missing in my life. Art wise, it's solid. Music wise, also solid. Story wise, not so solid. They do a great job of setting the scene and easing…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value69% positive · 26 mentions
“I would say this game is not too bad, but for the price tag x duration of play, I would have reconsidered If i knew it would be that short. Completed the game (one ending) in approximately 3-4 hours. I had prior experience with Papers…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance82% positive · 17 mentions
“Honestly just a play on todays sick society and where we are heading. Without spoiling too much, I love the way this game highlights todays morbid but truthful tactics on job searching, work/life balance, and living in a society where…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability60% positive · 15 mentions
“After countless rejections, I finally landed a job where I reject everyone else. In the vicious cycle of a broken job market, following protocol makes me a model employee, while showing any humanity makes me a liability.”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI54% positive · 13 mentions
“It's a fine way to spend a handful of hours. The storyline is interesting enough, but I don't think the writers executed the (various) endings in a way that feels satisfying. I want to know the other endings from the few I got, but I can't…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal296 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.