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Overwhelmingly Positive

97% of 78,893 reviews

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PAPERS, PLEASE

Papers, Please has 350 concurrent players on Steam right now. Its 24 hour peak is 350 and its all-time peak is 350. Data refreshes every 5 minutes from the official Steam Web API.

DEV · Lucas PopePUB · 39092013

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Niche but breathing. Best chance to find others at peak hours.
Currently at 100% of the all-time peak of 350 players.
Last updated 3 years ago: 10 Years!.

Playing now

350

24h peak

350

24h change

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GALLERY & TRAILERS

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ACROSS PLATFORMS

STEAMLIVE

Current

350

24h peak

350

All-time

350

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