How to make a game like Papers, Please with AI

A desk game in the style of Papers, Please is about reading documents, spotting what is wrong, and living with the stamp you choose. On Chatforce you describe the desk, the papers and the rules, and play a first version in about 10 to 15 minutes.

Chatforce is an AI platform for making 2D and 3D games by describing them in chat. It is slop-proof by design: each AI agent specializes in one part of game development, such as game design, graphics or sound.

Desk and management games made on Chatforce

  1. Khatm al-Ra’is cover image

    Khatm al-Ra’is

    2D · Simulation · by eo0824321

    You are the President of Egypt, and every citizen’s papers land on your desk: read them and stamp each one approved or rejected.

  2. School Management Simulator cover image

    School Management Simulator

    2D · Management simulation · by ongk7551

    Run a school in the Philippines, from hiring teachers to keeping students from dropping out.

Want inspiration first? Read games like Papers, Please.

Build it in four steps

  1. 1. Set the desk

    Who is in front of you, and what do they hand over? A passport and a permit, a delivery slip, a library card.

  2. 2. Write day-one rules

    Start with two checks players can learn in a minute.

    Try this prompt: A 2D desk game at a mountain border post. Check each traveler’s pass for a matching name and an unexpired date, then stamp approve or deny. New rules arrive each morning.

  3. 3. Add a rule every day

    Each new day adds one check, so the game gets harder without new controls.

  4. 4. Make choices cost something

    Track rent, food or reputation between days, and let a few travelers ask for mercy.

Make it yours, not a copy of Papers, Please

Borrow the feel, not the assets. Give your game its own name, characters, art and music, and leave out Papers, Please’s logos, characters and art. Chatforce makes original art and audio for every game, so you start from your own look.

Chatforce is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Lucas Pope or 3909 LLC. Papers, Please is a trademark of its owner and is named here only to describe a style of game.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a document-checking game without coding?

Yes. Describe the documents and the rules in a chat, and Chatforce builds the desk, the papers, the stamp and the day loop.

Can it be in another language?

Yes. Describe the game and its text in the language you want players to read.

How much does it cost?

Paid plans start at $20/month, and creators can join the Creator Program for free.

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