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Paradise Killer

Open-world detective adventure solving a murder on a surreal island

Kaizen Game Works · Published by Fellow Traveller · Released Sep 4, 2020

AdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 3,398
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 18 in 30 days
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 29, 2025
Minimum PC
HD 530 (Direct X 11
4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is Paradise Killer?

Paradise Killer is a first-person detective adventure set on an island outside reality. As investigator Lady Love Dies, you explore the open island, collect evidence and testimony, and choose whom to accuse at trial after the Council is murdered.

For you if...

  • +you like exploring strange settings at your own pace
  • +you enjoy character conversations and cryptic worldbuilding
  • +you want to assemble evidence before making an accusation

Not for you if...

  • −you want a guided mystery with frequent deductions
  • −you dislike searching a large map for collectibles
  • −you avoid first-person platforming and backtracking

What players say

93% of 3,398 reviews are positive · 77% of 18 in the last 30 days

Players praise the unusual worldbuilding, visual style, music, and freedom to explore. Common complaints include tedious item searches and awkward movement; some players find the deduction and trial too limited.

Players over time

▼ -23% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 21 players on Oct 20, 2026.

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Sep 27, 20268
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Sep 22, 20266

Screenshots and trailer

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Paradise Killer system requirements

Minimum: HD 530 (Direct X 11, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (64 bit)
Processor
2GHz Dual Core
Graphics
HD Graphics 530 (Direct X 11 or above required)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor
3Ghz Quad Core
Graphics
1060 (Direct X 11 or above required)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Paradise Killer have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Paradise Killer run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
39
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Paradise Killer use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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