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The Samaritan Paradox

Developed by Faravid Interactive · Published by Screen 7

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 18, 2014 Price$0.69 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews161

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.69
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews161
Languages5
Achievements17

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Faravid Interactive, published by Screen 7 — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 71% positive of 255
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:AdventurePoint & ClickIndieDetectivePuzzleMystery2DDramaPixel GraphicsSingleplayerThird PersonStory Rich

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 The Samaritan Paradox.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS: XP
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS: XP, Vista, 7, 8
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Spain

The Samaritan Paradox 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 The Samaritan Paradox?

Steam classifies The Samaritan Paradox as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Faravid Interactive. A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

How much does The Samaritan Paradox cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Samaritan Paradox at $0.69. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Samaritan Paradox single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Samaritan Paradox: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Samaritan Paradox on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Samaritan Paradox out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 18, 2014.

What platforms is The Samaritan Paradox on?

The Samaritan Paradox is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Samaritan Paradox single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Samaritan Paradox cost?

Steam lists it at $0.69.

Does The Samaritan Paradox have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for The Samaritan Paradox.

What is The Samaritan Paradox's Metacritic score?

The Samaritan Paradox has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Samaritan Paradox?

The Samaritan Paradox is developed by Faravid Interactive and published by Screen 7.

Where to get The Samaritan Paradox

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

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