Games like Papers, Please

Beholder is a single-player adventure game with a dark, dystopian setting. As the State-installed manager of an apartment building, you must covertly watch and profile your tenants, reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities. With ingenious graphics, a splendid soundtrack, and a sensational gameplay, Beholder offers a grim glimpse into a society where privacy is non-existent, and the totalitarian State is all-powerful.

"Paper Cages" is a horror game that explores the theme of mental health, with themes of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The game tasks you with daily activities, personifying the idea of an "Archenemy" as internal struggles. With a focus on Personal themes, players must navigate these challenges with only a mouse and keyboard. For those interested in serious topic games, check out "Death and Taxes" by the same developers.

"Beholder 2" is a grim, dystopian game where you start as an intern in the Ministry, a powerful organization that controls every aspect of citizens' lives. As you climb the career ladder, you'll face moral dilemmas, political intrigue, and the burden of choice, deciding whether to be a diligent officer, a ruthless careerist, or a whistleblower. Your actions will shape your future, and happiness, in this dark, Orwellian world. Learn more at , or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

In "Paper Cages" , play as the Grim Reaper in an office job, deciding who lives or dies and affecting the world with your choices. Experience a narrative-based indie game similar to "Papers, Please" and "Beholder," with humor and existential dread as you climb the reaper career ladder. Personalize your office space, interact with coworkers, and try not to let the gravity of your responsibilities get to you. No information available about the release date or developer.

In "Not Tonight," players navigate a dystopian, post-Brexit Britain as a bouncer, making tough decisions and managing their reputation to stay employed in a society that scapegoats and deports immigrants. Players must balance political correctness with the demands of clients and authorities while dealing with the consequences of their actions. The game features a blend of survival management and choice-driven narrative, offering a unique and thought-provoking experience.

"Do Not Feed the Monkeys" is a unique simulation game where you become an observer of secret webcams successor of "Prison Architect". Spy on various scenes and individuals, but avoid interfering or getting too emotionally involved. Use the information gathered to solve puzzles and uncover a dark conspiracy, while managing your own physical and mental health.

"Road 96" is an award-winning story-driven adventure game taking place in an authoritarian nation. As a teenager on a journey to freedom, you'll encounter various characters and make choices that affect the outcome of your trip and the world around you. The game is inspired by filmmakers such as Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, and Bong Joon-ho.

Frostpunk is a strategy game with a deep, intriguing story set in a fully frozen world. Players must develop steam-powered technology and adapt society to survive the cold, while enjoying beautiful graphics, a good soundtrack, and some humor. However, the game does have its share of bugs, grinding, and was not free of ads on some platforms. The game describes itself as a society survival game where players must oppose the overwhelming cold and adapt to the changing world.

In Contraband Police, play as a border patrol officer in 1981 tasked with scrutinizing travelers' documents and preventing contraband smuggling. With the aid of intelligence reports, conduct vehicle searches using UV flashlights and specialized tools. As situations escalate, you may need to resort to using firearms. Accurate document examination and successful contraband detection are crucial to maintain border security.

In "Yes, Your Grace," you are the king of a medieval kingdom, making decisions on how to allocate your resources to help petitioners in the throne room. Manage your family's affairs, hire generals, witches, and hunters to aid you, and navigate the politics of the realm. The game features a fictional world inspired by Slavic folklore, with a focus on storytelling and character development.