Underplayed Gems

Paradise Killer (2020)

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Developer
Kaizen Game Works
Publisher
Fellow Traveller
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 4,471 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A dreamy, stylized open-world investigation on a surreal, neon-drenched island where you wander freely, uncovering clues and secrets at your own pace.

atmosphericsurrealinvestigativeexplorativestylizedrelaxingopen worldpsychedelic

What players say

Players praise the freedom to explore and theorize, calling it a true open-ended detective game. They love the vaporwave aesthetic and soundtrack, but warn the story is intentionally bizarre and the gameplay is more about collecting evidence than logic puzzles. Some find the jank and pretentious writing off-putting.

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