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About The Occupation
The game takes place in a single government building, in real time over four hours, the game advances without input from the player, but almost all in-game actions can affect the game's story. The game is set in late 1987 within the same universe as White Paper Games' first title Ether One. The game doesn't have a health bar or energy system, when the game needs to punish the player it does so by using up the player's time, for example if a player is caught doing something they shouldn't, they are taken to a security office and lose 15 minutes of game time, which shortens the time available to achieve the main aim of the game, obtaining knowledge.
Release Date
Mar 5, 2019
Developer
White Paper Games
Publisher
Humble Bundle
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The Occupation FAQ & buying guide

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Is The Occupation worth buying?

Steam
59.9% positive
'Mixed', 409 reviews
Metacritic
68
Critics (IGDB)
70/100
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What is The Occupation about?

An attack has left 23 dead & has become a catalyst for the creation of The Union Act, a controversial act which threatens the civil liberties of the British population. The next 4 hours will determine the outcome of the act and the future of the country. Events happen in real-time and you must make decisions based on the evidence surrounding you. Is the cost of an extreme action outweighed by the cause of the greater good? You are the reporter. You decide the narrative.

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Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for The Occupation we're tracking is $0.57 at Kinguin — 98% below Steam's $29.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Occupation has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Occupation is $0.45 at Kinguin on May 28, 2026. The current best price is about 27% above that low.

Is The Occupation worth buying?

60% of 409 Steam user reviews for The Occupation are positive ("Mixed"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 68.

When was The Occupation released?

The Occupation released on March 5, 2019, developed by White Paper Games and published by Humble Bundle.

What platforms is The Occupation available on?

The Occupation is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. It supports single player.

When do The Occupation prices drop?

The Occupation last hit a new low of $0.45 on May 28, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $0.57. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Occupation?

The cheapest The Occupation price right now is $0.57 at Kinguin, 98% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $0.45 at Kinguin on May 28, 2026 — the current best price is 27% above it.

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