Papers, Please
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 6 hours
- Languages
- 11 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
Google Play lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
The App Store lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Core2Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 100 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | OSX Mountain Lion (10.8) |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Core2Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 1.4 or better |
| Storage | 100 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Core2Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 1.4 or better |
| Storage | 100 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Plays on PlayStation Vita. Detailed requirements are not published.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $9.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Papers, Please alone?
Yes, Papers, Please has a single-player mode.
Is Papers, Please multiplayer?
No. Papers, Please is listed as single player only.
How long is Papers, Please?
Papers, Please takes about 6 hours at a normal pace, 4 hours if you rush, 32 hours to complete everything, based on 16 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Papers, Please support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain), Ukrainian.
Can my PC run Papers, Please?
The minimum is 1.5 GHz Core2Duo, 2 GB RAM and OpenGL 1.4 or better.
What platforms is Papers, Please on?
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita.
Where is Papers, Please cheapest?
In United States, at $9.99 on Steam, as last checked.