Paradox Factor (2022)

Developer

Hosted Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Casual, Indie

Rating

2.9 of 5, 7 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 1.7 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A quiet, introspective text adventure where you weigh the emotional cost of changing timelines.

text-basedcontemplativeatmosphericforebodingmethodicaledgypersonal

What players say

Players split on the experience. Some praise the time travel mechanics and say it gets surprisingly deep, while others find it overly repetitive, requiring rereading the same dialogue to manipulate outcomes. Many describe the story as depressing, with one reviewer comparing it to Madoka Magica for its bleakness.

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