Paradox Soul

A 2D Metroidvania shooter with cover, dashes, and suit upgrades

Ritual Games · Published by GrabTheGames · Released Feb 9, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 48% of 63
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 8; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Feb 9, 2018
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Paradox Soul?

You play Dr. Alli Rose, a research scientist investigating a strange test facility in this single-player 2D action-platformer. You explore a maze of passages, shoot enemies, fight bosses, and discover weapon upgrades and abilities that help you reach new areas.

For you if...

+you enjoy dark science fiction and retro pixel art

Not for you if...

−you want forgiving combat that allows frequent mistakes
−you prefer direct routes with little backtracking

What players say

48% of 63 reviews are positive

Some players appreciate the ability upgrades, but complaints center on repetitive combat, awkward movement, and unclear guidance. Recent reviews also criticize the lack of in-game key rebinding and deaths from a single hit.

Screenshots and trailer

Paradox Soul system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Paradox Soul?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or higher
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core E 5200 2.50GHz or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM

Does Paradox Soul have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Paradox Soul 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Paradox Soul 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam