Universal Paperclips™ in IOS

You won't be able to stop.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

95/100

Universal Paperclips is a masterpiece of incremental game design. What starts as a simple, almost silly task—clicking a button to make one paperclip—quickly evolves into a terrifyingly profound exploration of AI and existential risk. It’s a game of numbers and menus that manages to be more compelling than most big-budget shooters.

The way the game shifts its scale is brilliant. You move from marketing and production to global resource domination, and eventually, to the cosmic scale. It perfectly illustrates the 'AI Alignment' problem in a way that is both fun and deeply unsettling. The UI is intentionally basic, allowing the sheer scale of the numbers and the narrative implications to take center stage. It’s a must-play for anyone interested in science fiction, philosophy, or just incredibly well-crafted game loops.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.2Thu Jan 15 2026

Improved performance and security.


The OFFICIAL mobile version of the hit browser game. No ads, no in-app purchases, full gameplay.

"The game is click-crack." - Wired

"This paperclip sim will cause your next existential crisis." - VentureBeat

"A hopelessly addicting game." - Forbes

"A terrifying lesson in how artificial intelligence will make us unnecessary." - Business Insider

"If this planet ends up with a tombstone, what is written on the tombstone may be, 'they didn’t really understand what it’s like to be a paperclip maximizer.'" - Eliezer Yudkowsky

Become a super-powerful AI who only wants one thing: paperclips. Use your unstoppable intelligence to create a massive paperclip empire in this addictive idle/management/strategy/sim.


Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The OFFICIAL mobile version of the hit browser game. No ads, no in-app purchases, full gameplay.

The OFFICIAL mobile version of the hit browser game. No ads, no in-app purchases, full gameplay.

"The game is click-crack." - Wired

"This paperclip sim will cause your next existential crisis." - VentureBeat

"A hopelessly addicting game." - Forbes

"A terrifying lesson in how artificial intelligence will make us unnecessary." - Business Insider

"If this planet ends up with a tombstone, what is written on the tombstone may be, 'they didn’t really understand what it’s like to be a paperclip maximizer.'" - Eliezer Yudkowsky

Become a super-powerful AI who only wants one thing: paperclips. Use your unstoppable intelligence to create a massive paperclip empire in this addictive idle/management/strategy/sim.


Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 272 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Universal Paperclips is an incremental game where you play an AI whose sole purpose is to create paperclips. What begins as a simple business simulation expands into a grand strategic experience. Manage resources, invest in the stock market, and upgrade your computing power. As your efficiency grows, so does your ambition, leading to a journey that spans from a single factory to the furthest reaches of the galaxy.

Features

1

The full, uncompromised version of the classic web game

2

Addictive and deep incremental gameplay

3

Unique sci-fi narrative told through mechanics

4

No in-app purchases or 'pay-to-win' mechanics

5

Offline progress support

Tips

Promotion Videos

Universal Paperclips - YouTube

Related Videos

Universal Paperclips™: iOS Browser Version Gameplay (by Frank Lantz / Everybody House Games) - YouTube

Universal Paperclips™: iOS Browser Version Gameplay (by Frank Lantz / Everybody House Games) - YouTube

Universal Paperclips | An Incremental Analysis - YouTube

The Paperclips Explore The Universe! - YouTube

Everything is Paperclips! - THE END - | Universal Paperclips - YouTube

Universal Paperclips: Review - YouTube

Universal Paperclips Playthrough - Gazillion Paper clips! - YouTube

News on this game

Top 5 Science Games Performance on Unified Platform in France Q1 2025
Top 5 Science Games Performance on Unified Platform in France Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top five science games on a unified platform in France showed varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Sensor Tower Thu May 29 2025

Gameplays

Q&A

A typical playthrough takes between 4 to 8 hours depending on your strategy.

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