Can I Run Papers, Please?
Lucas Pope · 2013
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Papers, Please runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Papers, Please, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Papers, Please
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
The publisher doesn't state a processor requirement. We have no measured processor limit for Papers, Please, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Papers, Please
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Papers, Please?
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Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | OpenGL 1.4 or better | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.5 GHz Core2Duo | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP or later | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Papers, Please, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP or later |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Core2Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 1.4 or better |
| Storage | 100 MB available space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: 1.5 GHz Core2Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 1.4 or better Storage: 100 MB available space Additional Notes: Minimum 1280x720 screen resolution
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Source: Steam
Papers, Please — FAQ
Can I run Papers, Please?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Papers, Please?+
Papers, Please needs at least a 1.5 GHz Core2Duo processor, a OpenGL 1.4 or better graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 100 MB available space of storage, running Windows XP or later.
Can Papers, Please run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Papers, Please need?+
Papers, Please officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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