Papers, Please vs Thank You For Your Application
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Papers, Please wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Papers, Please is R$7.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Papers, Please | Thank You For Your Application |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 68 | 49 |
| Quality | 93 | 66 |
| Value | 44 | 50 |
| Popularity | 39 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 32.99 | R$ 39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.4% positive | 80.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 301 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Papers, Please | Thank You For Your Application |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 8, 2013 | June 19, 2026 |
| Developers | Lucas Pope | IceLemonTea Studio |
| Publishers | 3909 | No More Robots, IceLemonTea Studio |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | High-range Intel Core i5 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA® Geforce GTX 1060 / equivalent or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Papers, Please or Thank You For Your Application?
Papers, Please won the comparison against Thank You For Your Application based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Papers, Please worth buying over Thank You For Your Application?
Based on the metrics, Papers, Please won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Thank You For Your Application currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC