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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-6400 or analog Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon RX 550 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Stay Hydrated

Security 51

Mixed reception
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Released August 12, 2026
sample: 366 reviews posted after launch (153 AI-classified)
66/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 70 % · 365 reviews (« Mixed »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 68% positive vs 69% overall (271 recent reviews)
9,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are clocking in serious hours despite clunky navigation, with 40 reviews showing a 90 percent approval rate among those playing between 10 and 25 hours. Overall, the game holds a 70 percent positive reception across 366 post-launch evaluations.

What it's about: Vous incarnez un agent de sécurité au cœur de la Zone 51. Scannez le personnel, vérifiez les autorisations et décidez qui peut entrer dans l’ascenseur et qui ne doit en aucun cas en sortir. Plus vous avancez, moins vous saurez si les personnes devant vous sont encore des êtres humains.

In-game

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« Great twist on papers please - enjoying so far, MIB meets border patrol »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« I don't let hippies into Area 51. 10 firing squads out of 10. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« Well, this guys job is better than mine. Thumbs up! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played11
« Love the art style The game also fun worth my money your game will be better by other feedback and hope it coming soon hopefully also more buyer for this game love you :3 Alawar »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« runs perfect on Steam Deck! a worthy successor of Paper, Please. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« Great game. If you like Papers, Please, you'll enjoy this. It's Papers,Please + X-Files. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played1
« The daily time-limited mechanic makes casual games feel so rushed—there's no room to take your time and carefully assess things. It always feels like someone's chasing you from behind, just like cyber labor. It's really annoying. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« A little to close to "paper please", but with fewer deepness. Actually I find the interface slow and pretty boring.. I'm not into it Also the voices are just so cringe »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« im getting fined for not detecting anomalies in pictures but there was nothing in any of the pictures that i got fined for? »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Game constantly dings you for non detectable rule violations. Buggy pile. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Misses the mark quite honestly. It could and should have been so much different. The theme is there already. Wow, what a shame. Not Recommended »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« Reminds me of paper please but with anomaly . its a fun game for sure »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1

In players' words

« Great twist on papers please - enjoying so far, MIB meets border patrol »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« The daily time-limited mechanic makes casual games feel so rushed—there's no room to take your time and carefully assess things. It always feels like someone's chasing you from behind, just like cyber labor. It's really annoying. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« I don't let hippies into Area 51. 10 firing squads out of 10. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« A little to close to "paper please", but with fewer deepness. Actually I find the interface slow and pretty boring.. I'm not into it Also the voices are just so cringe »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Well, this guys job is better than mine. Thumbs up! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played11
« im getting fined for not detecting anomalies in pictures but there was nothing in any of the pictures that i got fined for? »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Love the art style The game also fun worth my money your game will be better by other feedback and hope it coming soon hopefully also more buyer for this game love you :3 Alawar »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« Game constantly dings you for non detectable rule violations. Buggy pile. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« runs perfect on Steam Deck! a worthy successor of Paper, Please. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« Misses the mark quite honestly. It could and should have been so much different. The theme is there already. Wow, what a shame. Not Recommended »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« Great game. If you like Papers, Please, you'll enjoy this. It's Papers,Please + X-Files. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played1
« Reminds me of paper please but with anomaly . its a fun game for sure »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
66 % pos · n=137
Story / writing
34 % pos · n=50
Interface / UX
9 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=21
Value for money
64 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
23 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=8
Performance
75 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay13790542
Story / writing5017132
Interface / UX232021
Graphics / art211902
Value for money14905
Stability / bugs13319
Audio / music12426
Content / longevity8206
Performance4301
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.5 h.

<2h
53 % (n=75)
2-10h
71 % (n=248)
10-25h
90 % (n=40)
>25h
67 % (n=3)

💶 Price history

€8.49€8.99€9.49€9.99€10.49€8.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 20, 2026 · All-time low: €8.99 (Aug 20, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 68 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the experience forward, gathering 90 positive mentions out of 137 total.
  • Visual presentation shines through pixel art and style, securing 19 positive mentions out of 21.
  • Value proposition satisfies many buyers, with 9 positive mentions out of 14 regarding the price.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates the user base heavily, registering 21 negative mentions out of 23.
  • Narrative elements miss the mark for a significant portion of players, yielding 32 negative mentions out of 50.
  • Technical instability disrupts the shift, shown by 9 negative mentions out of 13 concerning bugs.

Who is it for?

Simulation enthusiasts who appreciate bureaucratic desk jobs and pixel art aesthetics similar to Papers Please will find plenty to endure.

Is Security 51 worth it in 2026?

Yes, but with a few reservations: 70% of 365 Steam reviews are positive (player score 66/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience forward, gathering. Current price: 9,99€.

Verdict

Security 51 delivers an engaging core simulation loop that keeps dedicated players hooked past the ten-hour mark. However, atrocious menu layouts and a divisive storyline drag down an otherwise promising indie title.

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Security 51: 66/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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