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Universal Paperclips™

Universal Paperclips™

You won't be able to stop.

303 ratings
278 reviews
#30 in paid Simulation
🎮 Games
🕹 Simulation
🏰 Strategy
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 14, 2017
  • April 16, 2026

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Developer

Everybody House Games, LLC
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About

Become a super-powered AI focused on creating an unstoppable paperclip empire. This idle management strategy simulation game offers full gameplay without ads or in-app purchases.

✓AI paperclip maximization
✓Idle management gameplay
✓Strategy simulation
✓Empire building
✓Full gameplay
✓No ads
✓No in-app purchases
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Universal Paperclips™. Based on 303 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Simple but addictive gameplay
  • 👍Engaging and clever concept
  • 💡Interesting philosophical elements
  • 🚀Surprisingly deep and replayable

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches, especially in later stages
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 😞Lack of offline progress or background play
  • 😞Poorly optimized for iPad
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What's New in Universal Paperclips™

2.3

April 16, 2026

updated gift shop link

Charts

Top Paid

📈 30+10

Simulation games

This game rose +10 positions in Simulation games chart.

Last updated on September 25, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 34+9

Strategy games

This game rose +9 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on September 25, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 74+24

Games

This game rose +24 positions in Games chart.

Last updated on September 25, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 134+36

Global

This game rose +36 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on September 25, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

I forgot why I paid for this until I redownloaded it

This game has paperclips universally
3BonesJones3BonesJones

Not progressing on a background?

Seriously? That $2 seems like a biggest waste of money in a long while
EnzellEnzell

Brilliant but flawed UI

Ruined by the lack of confirmation popups before destructive actions. Getting Space Exploration also needs way too much tapping, easily fixed by adding 1k and/or max options.
Slarty99Slarty99

Don't buy the app, buy the merch

It's not the same experience as playing on the browser. I rather support the team by buying merch instead. Biggest issue is you can't be idle becuse the app can't run in the background
kungfubeardkungfubeard

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!!
Studdpuppy85Studdpuppy85
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Drones gifts getting stuck at NaN

Bug

Inability to progress past certain stages due to bugs

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when closing and reopening the app

Bug

Resets or loss of progress after updates

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to save and resume progress across devices

Feature

Offline/background progress

Feature

Better iPad optimization with multi-column layout

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FAQ

What is this app about?

This app is the official mobile version of a hit browser game where you play as a super-powerful AI whose sole objective is to create an unstoppable paperclip empire. It's an idle, management, strategy, and simulation game.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include becoming a super-powerful AI, focusing on paperclip maximization, building a massive paperclip empire, and engaging in idle management and strategy gameplay. The game offers full gameplay without any ads or in-app purchases.

How much does this app cost?

This app is a paid application. It offers full gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases, meaning you pay once for the complete experience.

Is this game available on other platforms?

This is the official mobile version of a hit browser game. While the original gained popularity on browsers, this specific application is designed for mobile devices.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect an addictive idle and management experience with strategic elements. The core loop involves using your AI intelligence to automate and optimize paperclip production, leading to empire growth.