While there isn't a single "official" academic paper for this specific software build, there are several "interesting papers" and resources related to the game's mechanics, the universe, and the unique design of asymmetrical co-op games: Game Design & Narrative
"Narrative delivery in surrealist point-and-click adventures" "The role of shared mental models in co-op gaming" The.Past.Within.Build.9885000.rar
: The game is part of a larger surrealistic world known as Rusty Lake. You can explore the narrative depth of this series through community-curated wikis like the Rusty Lake Wiki. While there isn't a single "official" academic paper