Can I Run Papers, Please?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | OpenGL 1.4 or better | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz Core2Duo | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | 100 MB | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Papers, Please on my PC?
To run Papers, Please you need at least an OpenGL 1.4 GPU, plus 2 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Papers, Please?
Papers, Please minimum requirements: GPU: OpenGL 1.4 or better, CPU: 1.5 GHz Core2Duo, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 100 MB.
What are the recommended specs for Papers, Please?
Papers, Please recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is Papers, Please?
Papers, Please requires at least 100 MB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Papers, Please?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Papers, Please. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Papers, Please CPU or GPU intensive?
Papers, Please is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Papers, Please?
Yes! Papers, Please is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.
How many players can run Papers, Please?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Papers, Please. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
