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Donutal

An alien conversation adventure where conversation is your only weapon. Awakened from a 150 year cryosleep, you are suddenly appointed as a Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor at the spaceport. Interview the aliens visiting Earth and uncover their true intentions.

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September 3, 2026
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Windows
Developer
Arc System Works
Publisher
Arc System Works
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Your Judgment Decides the Fate of EarthYou awaken from a cold sleep and suddenly find yourself in the year 2206. What you once knew as the International Space Station is now the International Space Port - a gateway for aliens coming to Earth. Crushed by a massive, unexplained debt, you’re forced into a job you never asked for: Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor. Seems simple enough, figure out your allies and uncover hostile threats. However, make the wrong call and Earth could be destroyed.

No pressure though, right? The Year 2206Problems left unresolved in the 21st century have spiraled out of humanity's control. Earth now seeks help from technologically advanced aliens to solve our crises. On the very day you awaken, diplomatic relations with other planets officially begin. Aliens enter under many pretenses: tourism, studies, and more. But their claims are not always what they seem. As an Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor, you must see through any deception and uncover their true intentions.

Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor's daily routineYour work begins by checking the news. Then, you must interview the aliens and decide whether to grant or deny them entry. Fulfill your duties, repay your debt, and aim to one day set foot on Earth again yourself. Whether Earth still exists by then... depends entirely on you.◆ System FeaturesGroup-Based Screening: Interview a group of up to eight aliens.…

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★ 9.4/10Steam · 33 ratings
SteamLast checked November 4, 2026

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It's Papers, Please with space aliens and a visual novel story presentation. I had a great time with it but did consult a guide after…

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It's Papers, Please with space aliens and a visual novel story presentation. I had a great time with it but did consult a guide after…
Not recommended
Have you ever wished for someone to sell you a lemon by dangling choice in front of you, before pulling the rug from under you…
Recommended
A rather interesting expansion on Papers Please, except with aliens! You interview aliens to see what they want to come to Earth for, and to…
Recommended
Lots to love here. This is a game that explores its subject matter thoroughly, with care, sensitivity and humor. I never saw it doing anything…
Not recommended
I bought this game hoping for a sci fi "paper please" game with the backing of an entire studio. This game is nothing like that.…
Recommended
Pros: Life and Death as Alien Immigration Interviewer Lots of aliens and dialogue Unlockable content in the diner Many Endings Good Art Writing Music Sound…
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Donutal is a game like lighter version of Papers, Please. Instead of checking documents, you interview aliens to understand their true intentions and determine whether…
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Good game, but not currently compatible with Steam Deck. The game can't match the screen size, so that you only end up seeing 1/3 of…

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