GAME PROFILE
Store overview
Ratings, downloads, release details, and screenshots from the available app stores.
Mobile game profile
Papers, Please
Mature 17+| Store data | Google Play | Apple App Store |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/ 5 | 4.6/ 5 |
| Downloads | 100,000+ | 310K+ |
| Release date | July 27, 2022 | December 12, 2014 |
| Reviews | 5,724 | 2,460 |
| Last update | October 30, 2025 | July 17, 2023 |
| View | Google Play | App Store |
Papers, Please is a simulation game where players assume the role of a border inspector in a dystopian state. The game challenges players to scrutinize traveler documents, identify potential threats, and decide who can enter or be detained, all within a tense political environment.
Features
- Document verification: Use simple tools to examine passports, visas, and IDs.
- Decision-making: Balance security concerns with humanitarian considerations.
- Time management: Make quick, accurate judgments under pressure.
- Multiple endings: Choices influence the story's outcome and game progression.
Analyzing monthly player data and concurrent user counts provides insights into the game’s popularity and engagement trends.
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In-game preview
Papers, Please screenshots
Papers, Please is a Role Playing app available on both Android and iOS platforms.
PLAYER ACTIVITY
Player estimates & insights
Compare estimated activity across Google Play and the App Store. These figures are updated monthly.
Papers, Please Player Data Analysis
- Player Statistics
- Insights
Google Play
App Store
Summary
Papers, Please has player statistics available for both Google Play and App Store.
Verdict
Papers, Please has a moderate player community with a significantly larger player base on iOS. The game maintains approximately 41.2K monthly active users across both platforms.
Engagement Analysis
Both platforms show similar daily engagement levels (Android: 16.7%, iOS: 24.7%).
Platform Comparison
Current Player Count
Current player count is relatively balanced across both platforms.
Daily Active Users
App Store has approximately 3.6x more daily active users than Google Play.
Monthly Active Users
App Store has approximately 2.4x more monthly active users than Google Play.
HISTORICAL DATA
Monthly player history
Compare estimated monthly players and changes over time. Select a store to view its history.
Papers, Please Monthly Player Trends
| Month | Estimated Players | Change | % Change | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 7.6K | -60 | -0.8% | 1 |
| September 2026 | 7.7K | -1.5K | -16.7% | 1 |
| August 2026 | 9.2K | -1.5K | -13.9% | 1 |
| July 2026 | 10.7K | +930 | +9.5% | 1 |
| June 2026 | 9.8K | +660 | +7.2% | 1 |
| May 2026 | 9.1K | +1.1K | +14.3% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 8.0K | -155 | -1.9% | 1 |
| March 2026 | 8.1K | -445 | -5.2% | 1 |
| February 2026 | 8.6K | -2.4K | -22.1% | 1 |
| January 2026 | 11.0K | +1.1K | +10.9% | 1 |
| December 2025 | 9.9K | +594 | +6.4% | 1 |
| November 2025 | 9.3K | +1.3K | +16.1% | 1 |
Papers, Please Monthly Player Trends
| Month | Estimated Players | Change | % Change | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 18.5K | -146 | -0.8% | 1 |
| September 2026 | 18.7K | -3.7K | -16.7% | 1 |
| August 2026 | 22.4K | -3.6K | -14.0% | 1 |
| July 2026 | 26.1K | +2.3K | +9.5% | 1 |
| June 2026 | 23.8K | +1.6K | +7.2% | 1 |
| May 2026 | 22.2K | +2.8K | +14.3% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 19.4K | -379 | -1.9% | 1 |
| March 2026 | 19.8K | -1.1K | -5.2% | 1 |
| February 2026 | 20.9K | -5.9K | -22.1% | 1 |
| January 2026 | 26.8K | +2.6K | +10.9% | 1 |
| December 2025 | 24.2K | +1.4K | +6.4% | 1 |
| November 2025 | 22.7K | +3.2K | +16.1% | 1 |
SEARCH INTEREST
Regional interest
Relative search interest by region on a 0–100 scale. Interest scores are not player counts or shares of the player base.
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Top Regions by Interest
| Region | Interest Score |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 100 |
| Russia | 77 |
| Chile | 75 |
| Romania | 75 |
| Uruguay | 75 |
| Estonia | 71 |
| Philippines | 71 |
| Moldova | 69 |
| Belarus | 67 |
| Costa Rica | 67 |
| Türkiye | 67 |
| Argentina | 65 |
| Lithuania | 65 |
| Spain | 65 |
| Serbia | 63 |
| Poland | 61 |
| Latvia | 59 |
| China | 57 |
| Venezuela | 57 |
| Slovakia | 55 |
| South Korea | 53 |
| Singapore | 51 |
| Azerbaijan | 48 |
| New Zealand | 46 |
| Georgia | 44 |
| Australia | 42 |
| Canada | 42 |
| Hungary | 42 |
| Ukraine | 42 |
| Ireland | 40 |
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
Player count analysis
Explore estimated player trends, growth, seasonality, and forecasts. Projections describe possible outcomes.
Papers, Please - Player Count Analysis
Current Player Base
As of October 2026
Key Insights
- Papers, Please currently has approximately 7.6K monthly active players.
- Player base decreased by 0.8% in the last month, losing 60 players.
- App has been declining in popularity over the last quarter.
- Peak player count was 11.0K in January 2026, current count is 69.2% of that peak.
Growth Metrics
Monthly Growth
| Period | Change | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 to October 2026 | -60 | -0.8% |
| August 2026 to September 2026 | -1.5K | -16.7% |
| July 2026 to August 2026 | -1.5K | -13.9% |
| June 2026 to July 2026 | +930 | 9.5% |
| May 2026 to June 2026 | +660 | 7.2% |
| April 2026 to May 2026 | +1.1K | 14.3% |
| March 2026 to April 2026 | -155 | -1.9% |
| February 2026 to March 2026 | -445 | -5.2% |
| January 2026 to February 2026 | -2.4K | -22.1% |
| December 2025 to January 2026 | +1.1K | 10.9% |
| November 2025 to December 2025 | +594 | 6.4% |
| October 2025 to November 2025 | +1.3K | 16.1% |
Trend Analysis
Player Count Trend
Seasonality
Summary
Potential seasonal peaks detected in January, July
Correlation Analysis
Summary
Very strong positive correlation between trend values and player counts
Future Projections
Projected Player Count
Summary
Based on recent trends, we project continued decline at approximately 9.5% per month
CONTEXT MATTERS
Understanding the numbers
Store statistics, player estimates, and search interest measure different kinds of activity. Compare each signal over time, and check the update dates in each section.
How ActivePlayer collects dataAre these live player counts?
Mobile player figures are estimates, updated on the schedule shown by each source. They are not a real-time count of connected players.
Are downloads the same as active players?
No. Downloads, ratings, daily activity, and monthly activity are different metrics. Store totals should not be added together to infer a unique player count.
What does regional interest show?
Search interest is a relative score from 0 to 100. It describes search attention, rather than the percentage of players in a country.
