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Paperwork

Paperwork

by Broken Record Studio

Price $3.99
Avg Players 3
Released Feb 17, 2026
3DAutomationBase BuildingCapitalism
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Paperwork tasks you with optimizing an office workspace to maximize profits through incremental improvements and support area combinations. The satisfying feedback loop of watching your operation grow more efficient keeps you engaged, though the endgame becomes straightforward once you unlock high-multiplier bonuses. Best suited for players who enjoy short automation-focused experiences that deliver a few hours of steady progression.

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What players are saying

▲ Recommended 3 hrs
Cool concept, very satisfying to progress through, but gets pretty simple at the end. You're just stacking combo bonuses so as long as you can get the x40+ support areas its easy to complete. Took 3.8 hours to 100% full achievements, which doesn't meet my 1$ per hour goal of enjoyment but still a fun way to burn an afternoon.
7 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 0 hrs
Absolutely addictive automation game with real personality

Paperwork is one of those games where you sit down "just to try it" and suddenly three hours are gone. At its core, it's about building systems to make money - optimizing workflows, scaling processes, and watching profits stack as yours operation gets more efficient. When everything clicks into place, you genuinely feel like a genius.

What really makes it stand out:
- Clean, readable art style
- Sharp, dry sense of humor
- That incredibly satisfying "numbers go up" dopamine hit
- Constant sense of progression as your systems improve

It nails that automation sweet spot where you're always tweaking, improving, and chasing the next breakthrough.

If you like games that reward smart system design, this is an easy recommendation. 5/5
5 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 2 hrs
Short but enjoyable, If you enjoyed the demo then youll likely also enjoy the whole thing.
5 found helpful Steam ↗

Reviews are by Steam users, hosted on Steam.

Latest updates

Paperwork - Patch 1.05

117 days ago
Add inverted X and Y look settings.Fix an issue with HUB windows collider.Fix an issue with HUB's desks being interactable.

Paperwork - Available now!

117 days ago
It's finally here! The full version of Paperwork is officially released as of today. I hope you will enjoy the game as much as I enjoyed making it. Have fun at Clarity!

Posts come from Steam's official announcements feed.

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