Another document-checking puzzle game is on the horizon, and it’s creepier than you may think. Security 51 is a horror security guard simulator where you must decide who goes in and out of Area 51. Make sure their documents are up to date and screen them to see if they’re not human. There have been a few games to replicate this gameplay style, so here’s a list of the best games to play ahead of the launch of Security 51.
That’s Not My Neighbor
You’ll be checking for doppelgangers trying to get inside an apartment complex in That’s Not My Neighbor. In this point-and-click puzzle game, you will be tested to see if you can spot anything wrong with the people trying to enter the building. Make sure their documents are aligned, but also ensure that there’s not a monster beneath the surface.
Just like Security 51, it makes document checking quite eerie with the unique faces you’ll be forced to deal with. It costs less than five bucks, and it’s nice when you’re looking for something more casual to play when it comes to these security games.
Papers, Please
Papers, Please is the game that practically pioneered this game genre. In this political border security simulator, you decide who enters the country of Arstotzka only by using your keen eye, a fingerprint system, and other primitive inspection tactics.
With each day that goes on, you have to decide how you divide up your earnings and how you spend them on your family, who are just barely getting by. A gripping dystopian narrative unravels from there, as you realize just how much your choices matter.
Not Tonight
Inspired by the popularity of Papers, Please, Not Tonight puts you in the shoes of a bouncer for multiple nightclubs in the UK. Check the ID of everyone at the door of various parties, bars, and clubs, while also stopping any unruly situations from getting out of hand.
This game also has a political narrative as it takes place in an alternative Britain where an extreme far-right government has taken over after Brexit talks have collapsed. You get to decide whether you want to fight with the resistance or keep living your life as a bouncer doing menial gigs.
No, I’m Not a Human
If you’re looking for something leaning more towards horror, No, I’m Not a Human is one of the best games you can play. This takes place in a world where being outside during the day kills you, and humans seek refuge in safe places at night. But so do the monsters pretending to be humans.
Keep guard of your home and check every visitor who knocks at your door. They may be creepy, but perhaps they’re just human? Look for the signs, like rotting teeth or red eyes. If you let someone bad in, decide to kill them before they kill your guests first.
Death and Taxes
Death and Taxes is a 2D story game in which being the Grim Reaper is an office job, and you must decide who gets to live and die. Like many games on this list, your choices determine the fate of characters in this branching story with many endings.
While at your desk, sift through people’s documents, perform boring paperwork, and don’t get too existential. The NPCs are fully voiced with an original soundtrack as the backdrop, and it features beautiful hand-drawn artwork.
Now that you’ve found a few games like Security 51, we also have a list of the best games to play after watching The Odyssey.
