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Checkpoint ’38 is a historical roguelike narrative simulation inspired by Papers, Please and Beholder. You play as Franz Weber, a German border guard stationed at the Nazi–Swiss border in 1938, deciding who may cross as persecution intensifies. Your job at the borderEvery cycle follows a tense routine: • Inspect passports, visas, and permits • Detect forged papers and missing stamps • Approve,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Checkpoint '38.

Folks, let me tell you, this game—Make the Border Great Again: Visa Officer Simulator—is absolutely tremendous. You, yes YOU, are the hero we need at the border. Your job? The most important. Check those passports, stop the frauds, and protect the country from chaos. Believe me, it's not easy. Fake papers? We’ve got plenty. Crazy excuses? You’ll hear them all. But with your quick thinking and big … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make the Border Great Again: Visa Officer Simulator.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

SPUD CUSTOMS - Where Papers, Please Meets Missile Command! In the nation of Spud, you guard the last safe haven for potatoes. Every shift tests your judgment. Inspect documents, expose lies, and blast desperate runners with missile defense systems! As dark secrets emerge, will you follow orders... or DARE to change their fates FOREVER? Key Features: Unique Gameplay Fusion: Master both careful docu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spud Customs.

Ravengate: The King’s Last March is a medieval-themed, story-driven, decision-making strategy RPG set in a kingdom on the brink of collapse. As the newly enthroned king, listen to the people's pleas, manage your treasury, command your troops, contain rebellions, and strive to keep your kingdom afloat against internal and external threats. Every day, your decisions will impact the kingdom's future:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravengate: The King’s Last March.

"Every face hides a secret. Every document is a clue. Your choices determine who gets in… and who gets away."In Entry Denied, you play as an undercover agent posing as a hotel security guard. Your mission? Investigate a suspected mafia operation—one guest at a time. Each day, you must inspect the documents and appearances of drivers arriving at the hotel. Are they who they say they are?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entry Denied.

Face to Face With SolitudeAlpenglow is a quiet, story-driven experience about stepping away from life — and finding yourself alone with what remains. In a remote mountain cabin, days pass slowly. Light changes. Weather shifts. Memories surface. As mornings warm and nights grow cold, your inner state changes with the world around you. Your choices begin to reveal your past. Live the Days, One Ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpenglow.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

90% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Desk Job Simulator If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Credit? No Problem!.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 42,461 reviews

Critic Score 98%Based on 1 reviews

Varios gamer jugaron este juego ej: Auronplay Este juego es el real  Yo no soy el creador! 4 mb windows If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Papers, Please.

Congratulations. The previous inspector of the Azika City Checkpoint has retired peacefully. As a result, you have been appointed as the new registration officer, responsible for guarding the final gate into the shelter zone.Are You Human? is a first-person simulation game that blends identity inspection, stealth exploration, and psychological pressure. During the day, you sit behind the counter o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to are you human?.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

71% User Score Based on 214 reviews

A "SIMPLE" JOB Security 51 is an atmospheric horror security guard simulator inspired by Papers, Please, and SCP paranoia. You're on duty in the underground bunker of Area 51, where the most dangerous part begins at the elevator: the shaft descends for miles down to unknown levels. Whether it's laboratories, anomalies, inhumane experiments, or something alien—you're not supposed to know. Your task… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Security 51.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Field Hospital is a narrative-driven game about hard decisions. Decide who requires treatment the most. Use any available information: family status, criminal records or medical testing. Face consequences. Find clues and investigate the tangled case of Dr. Taylor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field Hospital: Dr. Taylor's Story.

A co-op multiplayer survival game where players run a quarantine checkpoint together during an outbreak. Inspect survivors, manage shared resources, argue over decisions, and survive the consequences... or sabotage each other when panic sets in. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quarantine.

You are the new triage officer. An unexpected job offer brings you to this hospital, once famed for curing terminal illnesses but now eerily quiet. Your task seems simple: read the daily reports and direct patients and visitors to the correct departments according to the Triage Officer's Manual. However, you soon realize the rules here... don't seem right. The seven-day countdown begins now. From… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proceed to ICU.

You didn’t expect your first job to be in the afterlife… but here you are. In Death’s Intern, you step into the role of a newly hired clerk in the Department of Final Judgement. Your job? Review soul case files, interview the recently deceased, and decide where they’ll spend all of eternity. No pressure. THE WORKYour day-to-day revolves around a growing pile of case files, each one a life reduc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death's Intern.

Rule an Empire. Reshape a Century. Sultan's Decree is a card-based strategy game that puts you in control of the Ottoman Empire across 623 years of history. From the dynasty's founding in 1299 to the birth of the Turkish Republic in 1922, every swipe of your finger determines the fate of millions. Balance the demands of four powerful factions -- the Ulema (religion), the Reaya (people), the Milita… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Decree.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Travel across landscapes devastated by a catastrophic climate meltdown, following a small family in search of somewhere habitable. With limited supplies and facing potential death at every turn, your choices will decide their fate. Will they manage to settle down? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End of Lines.

The war is over. The hunt begins. After WW2, the world is rebuilding. Borders are shifting, the dust of war is still in the air, and entire regions have turned into controlled zones under strict quarantine. In the middle of all this, people are trying to start a new life. A few might be tied to a cartel. Others might have a suspiciously convenient past involving certain nazi affiliations they’d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Papers or Death ⏱️.

GlagStone is a story-driven 1-bit city builder set on a remote northern island caught between warring nations. You arrive as the new governor. The lighthouse is damaged, the settlement is falling apart, and the previous leader has vanished without a trace. The locals keep their heads down, the sea brings strange wreckage, and every message from the mainland feels more urgent than the last. Rebui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GlagStone.

GUARD THE GATE A dragon needs a combat certificate. A goblin family is fleeing something in the dark. An inspector is watching your every stamp. You are the Dungeon Gatekeeper and the line never stops moving. Inspect papers. Spot the forgery. Stamp your verdict. Live with it. Inspect Every Document Cross check passports, health records, combat certificates and council seals against a grow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Proceed To The Dungeon.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 624 reviews

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe. The free version o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2.

About This Game Cases of the Past Cases of the Past is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode reveals a terrifying story inspired by real events. Experience each case through the eyes of ordinary people who find themselves trapped in impossible situations. Episode 0: The Mysterious Neighbor In the first episode of Cases of the Past, you play as Arman, a 14-year-old boy who is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cases of the Past: Episode 0 - The Mysterious Neighbor.

A Narrative Roguelite Detective RPG where every choice matters. Explore Oakwood Manor, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth behind a demonic presence hidden among the living. Over 25 narrative paths can lead you to more than 10 unique endings. BECOME A WITCH HUNTERSomewhere in the world, in the present day. The disappearance of Albert Ashcroft and the detection of a mysterious occult cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Hunters.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 576 reviews

Welcome aboard the Determination Bringer! You have been appointed senior conductor of the legendary train, which all the citizens of our vast country are happy to see in their cities. Your responsibilities are maintaining order in the carriage assigned to you and providing assistance to passengers along the way. Your tools are reporting, intimidation, searches and ejection. Remember: the conductor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholder: Conductor.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization

77% User Score Based on 829 reviews

What if you controlled the News? Short media bias adventure game about controlling the news and it’s impact on your career, society, and family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEADLINER.

Britain has fallen into chaos. Rule your kingdom, conquer rival lands, and make difficult decisions as you work to unite the realm. At the Round Table, knights, nobles, clergy, family members, and ordinary people will bring problems that demand your judgment. Every decision affects four pillars of your kingdom: Faith, People, Army, and Wealth. Keep them in balance, or your kingdom will descend in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Throne & Conquest: King Arthur.

LIVE THE CAMPAIGN OF A MEDIEVAL ARCHERBow & Banner is a grim medieval narrative RPG about the life of an archer at war. Begin as Kaden of Bracken, a village hunter carrying little more than a longbow into a campaign that will test his skill, judgment, loyalty and conscience. Fight to survive, earn your place among the soldiers around you, and shape the legacy Kaden leaves behind. MASTER THE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bow & Banner.

Human worth is measured by reputation.Once, everyone was talking about you. Then they forgot you. When your reputation score dropped to zero, the Ministry of Social Harmony sent you to an isolated container suspended above the ocean. In this world, visibility is a person's most valuable asset. When attention fades, so does reputation. Those whose reputation reaches zero are removed from society. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RepCell.

Rise from a nameless soldier to a legendary General in a living world of war where battles unfold with or without you. Fight to survive, earn your place through action, and shape the outcome of massive conflicts through the choices you make on and off the battlefield. A Living War That Moves Without You War does not wait. The world progresses through a dynamic, calendar-driven system where armi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Of The General.

Not A.C.A.B. puts you in the role of a dedicated police officer tasked with maintaining order in a living city. Your duty is to set up roadside checkpoints, inspect passing vehicles, and decide who goes free and who ends up behind bars. Every interaction matters, and every choice shapes your reputation as an officer of the law. Dynamic Checkpoints Deploy checkpoints across different areas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not A.C.A.B..

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

67% User Score Based on 39 reviews

The outside world is no longer fit to live in, and there is only one place that can protect people: the bunker. Become its overseer and take responsibility for difficult choices: saving or rejecting, sharing or denying, trusting or defending. There’s nothing but chaos outside, and each knock on the door may mean salvation or destruction. Your choices will decide the fate of the bunker’s inhabitant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underchoice.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Your stamp decides everything. Approve — and grant a dream. Deny — and deliver a lesson. Welcome to the "Behavior and Delivery Verification Department, " where Christmas miracles begin with bureaucracy. Santa's magical workshop is not just about cozy ateliers and flying reindeer. It is a giant, perfectly tuned machine, and its heart is our office. And this year, luck has smiled upon you! In the mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gifts, Please.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 5,348 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

A totalitarian State controls every aspect of private and social life. Laws are oppressive. Surveillance is total. Privacy is dead. You are a State-installed manager of an apartment house. The State requires you to spy on your tenants, and report any illegal or subversive activity. However, you can also choose to keep the information to yourself, or use it to blackmail the residents, resulting in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholder.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

65% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Unrest (Special Edition) includes: - Unrest - Unrest Soundtrack, in MP3, FLAC and OGG formats. - A novella set in Bhimra. - Digital posters, including a concept map of Bhimra. - Behind the scenes developer footage. - Concept art and design documents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unrest.

Rule as a hobgoblin warlord in this kingdom management RPG. Balance resources and manage the shifting opinions of commoners, goblinoids, and elites. Face difficult decisions, and choose whether to rule with fairness… or with brutality.Core Game In this kingdom-management RPG, you play as a hobgoblin warlord who has conquered a dying kingdom. Now seated on the throne, you must guide your legion th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yes, My Warlord.

DO YOUR JOB. READ THE ROOM. BEAT YOUR BOSS. MOVE UP. You're finally starting your first office job. For most people, that would mean paperwork, awkward coworkers, and trying not to get fired. Here, it also means surviving a company where bureaucracy is power, every record leaves a trace, and disputes with management are settled through a card game. Power Up! is a single-player, story-rich stra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Up!.

From the Developers Hello inspectors, I’m Yaz, and this game is something me and my wife, have been working on for about 11 months now. It wasn’t easy, I works most of the time, so I could only develop late at night or whenever I got a chance. But little by little, it came together. This is just a demo, a small part of what we want to build. It’s inspired by Papers, Please (a game I love a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stamp for Life.

Welcome to the Last Checkpoint Before the ZoneThis is the final checkpoint before entering the Zone. There are no firefights, no heroes, and no one is here to save the world. A single signature can decide a person's fate, and one mistake may allow something that should never enter the Zone to slip through. Inspect documents, uncover contraband, survive deadly emissions, and decide who can be trus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZONE 47.

PROJECT: MIRROR is a suspenseful narrative adventure where choices become reflections. Explore a simulated desktop, examine evidence, and piece together events as your relationship with a mysterious AI unfolds. What will your decisions reveal? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROJECT: MIRROR.

Once, the world was stable and at peace. But as water resources began to run dry, nations fell into crisis. Borders tightened, trust disappeared, and strict visa regulations were introduced to control the movement of people. You are a visa officer assigned to the front line of this system. Every day, desperate applicants stand before you each with their own story. Your task is to inspect documen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stamped : Visa Officer.

PEAK OR DIE A narrative survival game about climbing a mountain that grants wishes — if it lets you reach the top. Lead a desperate expedition through freezing slopes, dwindling supplies, and impossible choices. Every step upward costs something. JOURNEY The mountain is aliveThe climb is never the same. Blizzards, exhaustion, strange encounters, and the mountain itself constantly reshape your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peak or Die.

No Wand Shall Pass is a narrative-driven interactive fiction where you embody a Raksha, a being forged entirely from magic itself, trapped in the technocratic city-state of Mystopolis, where magic is not merely forbidden but actively suppressed by the very environment. Captured whilst watching state propaganda at the Grand Mechanicum Theatre, you're given a stark choice by Director Thornfield: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Wand Shall Pass.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

80% User Score Based on 201 reviews

Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice. After his father is drafted and sent to the front, the protagonist volunteers in Mariupol, leaving his studies behind and ignoring his mother’s fears. Artyom never t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 93, Kuindzhi.

Join the game community on Discord:  The Devil’s Gun Market A Gun Market Simulator with RPG Storytelling Where Every Deal Could Be Your Last Welcome to The Devil’s Gun Market, where war, greed, and absolute chaos fuel the economy. You're not some genius strategist or crime lord—you’re just a weapons dealer trying to survive in a world of shifting laws, unpredictable alliances, and morally ques… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil’s Gun Market.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 292 reviews

Thank You for Your Application is a story-driven interview simulation game. After 15 rounds of interviews, you are reassigned as a junior interviewer, tasked with screening candidates’ resumes according to company requirements and issuing the appropriate thank letters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thank You For Your Application.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 602 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Dragon Pass.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

79% User Score Based on 886 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 10 reviews

The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Novelist.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

85% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Orwell’s Animal Farm is an adventure game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell's Animal Farm.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 18,695 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 27 reviews

Control your survivors and manage your shelter. Craft weapons and items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This War of Mine.

The heroes get the songs. You get the ledger.In Bramblewick, you don’t play the legendary hero. You run the guild that sends them into danger. Recruit adventurers, negotiate their contracts, equip them, train them, and decide who can be trusted with each job. Send your parties out to fight monsters, explore forgotten places, escort travelers, recover lost treasures—or take on the kind of work res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bramblewick: Guild Management Simulator.

A dystopian document-stamping gameRead the papers, cross them against rules that change overnight, sometimes retroactively, and decide who gets through. The quota is not negotiable. It is a formality. It is also the rest of your life. You are a newly posted clerk at a document-control counter of a crumbling 1980s ministry. Ring the bell, call the next applicant, and decide who passes and who is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INKQUISITION.