What games are most similar to Papers, Please?

The most similar games to Papers, Please include Beholder, Beholder 2, Not Tonight, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Papers, Please?

Papers, Please is a Adventure, Indie game with popular tags including Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer.

Best indie games like Papers, Please?

If you're looking for more indie games like Papers, Please, try Beholder, Beholder 2, Not Tonight. These share the Indie tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Papers, Please?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Papers, Please. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Papers, Please but more political?

To find games emphasizing political, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Political alongside Indie. You can also explore the political tag page directly.

Games Like Papers, Please

Top Similar Games to Papers, Please

Beholder (2016) — Shared: Dystopian, Singleplayer, Story Rich. Also features choices matter and political sim. Tags: Dystopian, Singleplayer, Story Rich
Beholder 2 (2018) — Shared: Dystopian, Simulation, Story Rich. Also features strategy and choices matter. Tags: Dystopian, Simulation, Story Rich
Not Tonight (2018) — Shared: Simulation, Pixel Graphics, Political. Also features life sim and rpg. Tags: Simulation, Pixel Graphics, Political
Game Dev Tycoon (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Indie, Singleplayer. Also features management and strategy. Tags: Simulation, Indie, Singleplayer
Next Patient (2026) — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Political. Also features casual and retro. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Political
Wait! Life is beautiful! (2020) — Shared: Point & Click, Indie, Simulation. Also features retro and 2d. Tags: Point & Click, Indie, Simulation
Not For Broadcast (2022) — Shared: Dystopian, Simulation, Story Rich. Also features adventure and 1980s. Tags: Dystopian, Simulation, Story Rich
Prison Architect (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Singleplayer, Indie. Also features building and sandbox. Tags: Simulation, Singleplayer, Indie
Plague Inc: Evolved (2016) — Shared: Simulation, Indie, Singleplayer. Also features strategy and outbreak sim. Tags: Simulation, Indie, Singleplayer
Civil Purgatory (2025) — Shared: Political, Puzzle, Simulation. Also features strategy and difficult. Tags: Political, Puzzle, Simulation
Hotline Miami (2012) — Shared: Indie, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer. Also features great soundtrack and violent. Tags: Indie, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer
Undertale (2015) — Shared: Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics. Also features great soundtrack and choices matter. Tags: Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (2015) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Indie, Singleplayer. Also features great soundtrack and gore. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Indie, Singleplayer
Beholder 3 (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Dystopian, Point & Click. Also features political sim and strategy. Tags: Simulation, Dystopian, Point & Click
Plobania 47/B0 — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Political. Also features atmospheric and replay value. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Political
The Stanley Parable (2013) — Shared: Indie, Multiple Endings, Singleplayer. Also features comedy and narration. Tags: Indie, Multiple Endings, Singleplayer
FTL: Faster Than Light (2012) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, Simulation. Also features roguelike and space. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, Simulation
Please, Don’t Touch Anything (2015) — Shared: Puzzle, Indie, Pixel Graphics. Also features illuminati and great soundtrack. Tags: Puzzle, Indie, Pixel Graphics
Replica (2016) — Shared: Indie, Pixel Graphics, Puzzle. Also features hacking and adventure. Tags: Indie, Pixel Graphics, Puzzle
Mind Scanners (2021) — Shared: Dystopian, Political, Simulation. Also features time management and 2d. Tags: Dystopian, Political, Simulation
Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Indie, Singleplayer. Also features space and sandbox. Tags: Simulation, Indie, Singleplayer
Justice.exe (2022) — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Story Rich. Also features early access and choices matter. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Story Rich
Ministry of Order0 — Shared: Indie, Story Rich, Simulation. Also features strategy and atmospheric. Tags: Indie, Story Rich, Simulation
Do Not Feed the Monkeys (2018) — Shared: Point & Click, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics. Also features political sim and management. Tags: Point & Click, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics
Front Page (2026) — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Political. Also features adventure and alternate history. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Political
Starvedge0 — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Dystopian. Also features atmospheric and strategy. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Dystopian
The Westport Independent (2016) — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Dystopian. Also features choices matter and free to play. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Dystopian
This Is the Police (2016) — Shared: Story Rich, Singleplayer, Indie. Also features strategy and management. Tags: Story Rich, Singleplayer, Indie
Beholder: Conductor (2025) — Shared: Dystopian, Singleplayer, Indie. Also features political sim and choices matter. Tags: Dystopian, Singleplayer, Indie
Rites & Receipts (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Point & Click, Multiple Endings. Also features choices matter and atmospheric. Tags: Simulation, Point & Click, Multiple Endings
DECRYPTO Project (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Point & Click, Puzzle. Also features mystery and choices matter. Tags: Simulation, Point & Click, Puzzle
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014) — Shared: Indie, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer. Also features action roguelike and roguelike. Tags: Indie, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer
Human Resources (2026) — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Political. Also features investigation and space. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Political
The Escapists (2015) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer, Simulation. Also features strategy and crafting. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer, Simulation
Beat Cop (2017) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Indie, Simulation. Also features retro and adventure. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Indie, Simulation
Your letter has been rejected. (2025) — Shared: Story Rich, Simulation, Political. Also features job simulator and adventure. Tags: Story Rich, Simulation, Political
60 Seconds! Reatomized (2019) — Shared: Point & Click. Also features 2d and choose your own adventure. Tags: Point & Click
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ (2014) — Shared: Singleplayer, Story Rich. Also features rpg and comedy. Tags: Singleplayer, Story Rich
Cuphead (2017) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer. Also features difficult and cartoon. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer
Surgeon Simulator (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Indie, Puzzle. Also features funny and physics. Tags: Simulation, Indie, Puzzle
20250 — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Puzzle. Also features casual and free to play. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Puzzle
Void Authority0 — Shared: Simulation, Point & Click, Political. Also features choices matter and adventure. Tags: Simulation, Point & Click, Political
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator (2022) — Shared: Singleplayer, Simulation, Indie. Also features crafting and relaxing. Tags: Singleplayer, Simulation, Indie
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (2015) — Shared: Puzzle, Indie, Simulation. Also features co-op and local multiplayer. Tags: Puzzle, Indie, Simulation
Red Man (2021) — Shared: Indie, Political, Dystopian. Also features hidden object and adventure. Tags: Indie, Political, Dystopian
House Flipper (2018) — Shared: Simulation, Singleplayer, Indie. Also features design & illustration and building. Tags: Simulation, Singleplayer, Indie
Road 96 🛣️ (2021) — Shared: Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Dystopian. Also features first-person and colorful. Tags: Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Dystopian
This War of Mine (2014) — Shared: Singleplayer, Simulation, Story Rich. Also features survival and war. Tags: Singleplayer, Simulation, Story Rich
Team Fortress 2 (2007) — Features free to play and hero shooter.
Inscryption (2021) — Shared: Story Rich, Puzzle, Point & Click. Also features card battler and card game. Tags: Story Rich, Puzzle, Point & Click
Human or Not (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Puzzle, Political. Also features detective and investigation. Tags: Simulation, Puzzle, Political
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut (2019) — Shared: Story Rich, Singleplayer, Point & Click. Also features rpg and choices matter. Tags: Story Rich, Singleplayer, Point & Click
Effective Immediately0 — Shared: Puzzle, Political, Point & Click. Also features immersive sim and political sim. Tags: Puzzle, Political, Point & Click
Split Decision (2026) — Shared: Political, Singleplayer, Point & Click. Also features choose your own adventure and retro. Tags: Political, Singleplayer, Point & Click
JudgeSim (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Indie, Political. Also features 2d and text-based. Tags: Simulation, Indie, Political
Encoded War (2023) — Shared: Political, Simulation, Singleplayer. Also features emotional and dark. Tags: Political, Simulation, Singleplayer
SUPERHOT (2016) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, Puzzle. Also features action and fps. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, Puzzle
Next Soul, Please!0 — Shared: Simulation, Political, Singleplayer. Also features 2d and replay value. Tags: Simulation, Political, Singleplayer
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