Universal Paperclips™
Strategy · Paid · 4.5 out of 5 from 307 ratings
An addictive exponential idle game where you play as a paperclip-maximizing AI building a civilization across multiple realities.
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GenreStrategy
PricePaid
Difficultymedium
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionvariable
DeveloperEverybody House Games, LLC
Rating4.5 out of 5 from 307 ratings
What players like
- Deeply addictive incremental loop with compelling narrative
- Simple but elegant gameplay with surprising depth and philosophical themes
- One-time $2 purchase with no ads or IAP
- Multiple playthroughs with new realities to unlock
- Great longevity—players return to it for years
Common complaints
- No dark mode despite frequent requests
- No save backup system—redownloading wipes progress
- Confusing interface requiring excessive clicking to adjust prices
- Bugs during space age progression and artifact loading
- Limited app customization (no zoom, resize, or landscape mode unlike browser version)
What real reviews say
★ Not progressing on a background? Seriously? That $2 seems like a biggest waste of money in a long while
★★★★★ I was hesitant at first… But the reviews were great and now I am addicted to this. I see what everyone was raving about! It’s more than worth a couple bucks so give it a try!!
★★★★★ Favorite Mobile Game No ads, no micro transactions, just a one-time purchase and you’re set. This is how mobile games should be.
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