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Paradigm

Developed by Jacob Janerka · Published by Jacob Janerka

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 5, 2017 Price$14.99 Metacritic85/100 Steam reviews973

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic85/100
Steam reviews973
Languages1
Achievements18
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Jacob Janerka, published by Jacob Janerka — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 1,580
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:AdventureIndiePoint & ClickComedySurrealFunnySingleplayerGreat SoundtrackStory Rich2DSci-fiAtmospheric

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Paradigm.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows Vista/7
  • Processor: 2 GHz (Dual Core)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (Shared Memory is not recommended)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: mouse

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows Vista/7/10
  • Processor: Intel Core I3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB dedicated graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: mouse

Supported languages (1)

English

Paradigm FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Paradigm?

Steam classifies Paradigm as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Jacob Janerka. Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

How much does Paradigm cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Paradigm at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Paradigm single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Paradigm: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Paradigm on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Paradigm for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Paradigm out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 5, 2017.

What platforms is Paradigm on?

Paradigm is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Paradigm single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Paradigm cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does Paradigm have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Paradigm.

What is Paradigm's Metacritic score?

Paradigm has a Metacritic score of 85/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Paradigm?

Paradigm is developed by Jacob Janerka and published by Jacob Janerka.

Where to get Paradigm

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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