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Last 90 days: 89% positive across 254 stored reviews. RPG games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 83% (median of 2612 games).
Story & writing84% positive · 97 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
Gameplay & mechanics79% positive · 70 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
Visuals & audio92% positive · 38 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
Content & longevity60% positive · 35 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
Price & value64% positive · 22 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
Difficulty & balance87% positive · 15 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
Performance & stability57% positive · 14 mentions
“Okay, the bug I ran into was gone after this updated just a while ago, or I did something wrong. The game is cute so far.”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
Controls & UI58% positive · 12 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
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