Paradigm Island

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Paradigm Island is a single player role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by OskarRiekko and was released on July 31, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Discover who you really are, unravel a baffling mystery, and connect with the strange souls you meet along the way. Use any skill you like… just don’t get lost in your own mind. The inhabitants of Paradigm Island all have their story to tell, but they will not tell it to just anyone. Build trust to gain their respect and friendship or use lies and deception to your advantage. Everyone's got the…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features fantastic visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The writing is filled with humor and interesting characters, making the story enjoyable despite its brevity.
The developers show a commitment to improving the game post-launch, addressing bugs and player feedback actively.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in the story and character development.
There are several bugs and performance issues that can disrupt immersion and gameplay.
The game lacks replayability and feels somewhat linear, with many skills and choices not being fully explored.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, featuring good humor and engaging characters that create a smooth narrative experience. However, some players express a desire for a more impactful and expansive storyline, feeling somewhat constrained by a linear path. Overall, while the story hooks players initially, there are mixed feelings about its depth and future development.
- “The writing has some good jokes, and I enjoyed the story quite a bit.”
- “The story is pretty smooth, the characters have a nice vibe, and I played through it in one sitting.”
- “The story is pretty good—definitely enough to leave me wanting more by the end!”
- “I hope this first effort is successful enough for them to try again, and give me a meatier story with dice rolls that actually impact the game, instead of feeling railroaded down a single path.”
- “I think the weak points of the game are the story and the characters.”
- “I don't think the game will receive any major updates in the future to keep the story moving forward, and that's okay (and the right call, in my opinion).”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability, noting some bugs and performance issues, while others have had smooth gameplay without glitches. While the writing quality is praised, some players express a desire for improvements in stability before fully committing to the game.
- “I wish it was a little longer, a little less buggy, a little more performant, had a little more going on.”
- “It's a bit buggy, but the writing makes up for that in my opinion.”
- “The writing is already stellar 2.5 hours in, and I am genuinely sad that I feel like I have to put it down until it's notably less buggy.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are praised for their fantastic visuals and unique vibe, drawing inspiration from both "Disco Elysium" and "Raft." Reviewers appreciate the combination of engaging visuals and a compelling soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is definitely heavily inspired by Disco Elysium, but the visuals and vibe feel a lot like Raft, and I love the combination.”
- “Fantastic visuals and soundtrack.”
- “The prose and visuals were good.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and well-crafted, featuring strong world-building and artistic elements, though it is noted to be a shorter experience with limited replayability. It is particularly recommended for fans of narrative-driven gameplay, and players are eager to see future developments from the developers.
- “The gameplay, art, and overall experience were excellent, albeit short.”
- “It is a much shorter experience with less replayability potential, but it still has interesting gameplay and world-building.”
- “I recommend this to all the narrative gameplay fans out there (also a great short tale for your Disco Elysium needs), and I'm really looking forward to what the devs do next!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating world and immersive sound design, with the standout feature being its exceptional soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players express a desire to explore more of this alternate future, highlighting the game's ability to create a compelling and engaging environment.
- “The atmosphere and the world were captivating, and I hope in the future I’ll get to know more of this alternate future.”
- “Speaking of atmosphere, the sound design supported the experience throughout the game, but the soundtrack is where this game shines for me. It’s full of bangers.”
- “Really atmospheric.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its quality, described as "full of bangers" that significantly enhance the overall atmosphere and experience. Players express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for separate purchase, highlighting its standout nature alongside the fantastic visuals.
- “Speaking of atmosphere, the sound design supported the experience throughout the game, but the soundtrack is where this game shines for me big time; it’s full of bangers.”
- “(Can we please get the soundtrack available separately for sale? I'll settle for a 12-hour Paradigm Island - lo-fi vibes - YouTube video too.)”
- “Fantastic visuals and soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is where this game shines through for me big time; it's full of bangers.”
- “Can we please get the soundtrack available separately for sale? I'll settle for a 12-hour Paradigm Island - lo-fi vibes - YouTube video too.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an engaging gameplay and world-building experience, but its shorter length limits its replayability potential.
- “It is a much shorter experience with less replayability potential, but it still has interesting gameplay and world-building.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as intelligent and humane, contributing to its overall charm, despite a slow start and some quirks that suggest it may have launched prematurely.
- “Slowish start and some quirks - I suspect it launched a little early - but so far it's handsome, intelligent, humane, and funny.”