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Paratopic

Developed by Arbitrary Metric · Published by Serenity Forge

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 6, 2018 Price$3.01 Steam reviews1,324

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.01
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews1,324
Languages2
Achievements20
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Arbitrary Metric, published by Serenity Forge — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 74% positive of 1,951
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:IndieHorrorSurrealAdventureRetroAtmosphericShortExperimentalPsychological HorrorStylizedGreat SoundtrackDark

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 Paratopic.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core Duo Q8300 @ 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630
  • Storage: 392 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard Sound
  • Additional Notes: These specifications match the lowest tested.

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 or Higher
  • Storage: 392 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard Sound

Supported languages (2)

EnglishJapanese

Paratopic 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 Paratopic?

Steam classifies Paratopic as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Arbitrary Metric. Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

How much does Paratopic cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Paratopic at $3.01. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Paratopic single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Paratopic on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Paratopic out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 6, 2018.

What platforms is Paratopic on?

Paratopic 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 Paratopic single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Paratopic cost?

Steam lists it at $3.01.

Does Paratopic have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for Paratopic.

Who made Paratopic?

Paratopic is developed by Arbitrary Metric and published by Serenity Forge.

Where to get Paratopic

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

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