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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (64 bit) Processeur : 2GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : HD Graphics 530 (Direct X 11 or above required) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64 bit) Processeur : 3Ghz Quad Core Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1060 (Direct X 11 or above required) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible

Paradise Killer

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Released September 4, 2020
sample: 479 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 4,546 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (Metacritic)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A deep investigative journey that hooks players for the long haul, with 356 reviews in the 10 to 25-hour bracket showing a 96 percent positive rate. Across 479 sampled reviews, post-launch feedback holds steady at 90 percent positive.

What it's about: L'île du Paradis, un monde en dehors de la réalité. Un meurtre a eu lieu, et seule la « super inspectrice » Lady Love Dies peut le résoudre. Collecte des indices et interroge les suspects dans cette aventure en monde ouvert. À toi de trouver qui est coupable.

In-game

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« Have you ever dreamt about playing Danganronpa while taking every drugs you can put in your body and listening to good ol' 80 songs? Well, I have [i]excellent[/i] news for you... »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2021 · 11 h played11
« Pros: +++++ Vibe Cons: - AI generated art - Too simple puzzles »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 20 h played1
« Très bon jeu d'enquête et d'exploration. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 27 h played
« Murder / Bermuda, would vape again in another life. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2020 · 14 h played
« For the music,the story and the Aesthetic. A good mix between vaporwave, chillwave and a hint off citypop. An original story with a deep lore. Extravagant and unique characters. A must have. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2020 · 12 h played
« C'est bizarre, c'est ultra camp, l'univers est complétement barré, et ça tient incroyablement bien. Un vrai petit bijou! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 12 h played
« It's a fun little story in a acid-fueled dream but there isn't any gameplay or decisions to be made, just an endless series of fetch quests »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played4
« J'ai pas accroché... je préfère un Shadow of Doubt ou Obra Dinn »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 2 h played
« Nous n'avons pas adhéré à l'univers et laissé tombé le jeu rapidement... Pas au niveau d'un Forgotten City. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2024 · 2 h played
« I played it for a few hours on egs Found the game absurd in the worst possible way Liked nothing, none of the characters in particular. Quality production however, just absolutely not for me »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played
« i got severe motion sickness when i played this. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 4 h played
« amazing game, good atmosphere, amazing music and character design »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 14 h played

In players' words

« Have you ever dreamt about playing Danganronpa while taking every drugs you can put in your body and listening to good ol' 80 songs? Well, I have [i]excellent[/i] news for you... »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2021 · 11 h played11
« It's a fun little story in a acid-fueled dream but there isn't any gameplay or decisions to be made, just an endless series of fetch quests »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played4
« Pros: +++++ Vibe Cons: - AI generated art - Too simple puzzles »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 20 h played1
« J'ai pas accroché... je préfère un Shadow of Doubt ou Obra Dinn »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 2 h played
« Très bon jeu d'enquête et d'exploration. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 27 h played
« Nous n'avons pas adhéré à l'univers et laissé tombé le jeu rapidement... Pas au niveau d'un Forgotten City. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2024 · 2 h played
« Murder / Bermuda, would vape again in another life. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2020 · 14 h played
« I played it for a few hours on egs Found the game absurd in the worst possible way Liked nothing, none of the characters in particular. Quality production however, just absolutely not for me »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played
« For the music,the story and the Aesthetic. A good mix between vaporwave, chillwave and a hint off citypop. An original story with a deep lore. Extravagant and unique characters. A must have. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2020 · 12 h played
« i got severe motion sickness when i played this. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 4 h played
« C'est bizarre, c'est ultra camp, l'univers est complétement barré, et ça tient incroyablement bien. Un vrai petit bijou! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 12 h played
« amazing game, good atmosphere, amazing music and character design »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 14 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
84 % pos · n=130
Gameplay
71 % pos · n=112
Graphics / art
88 % pos · n=59
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=55
Content / longevity
73 % pos · n=51
Performance
57 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=5
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing130109516
Gameplay112801418
Graphics / art595243
Audio / music555302
Content / longevity5137113
Performance7403
Interface / UX5203
Multiplayer3012
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.6 h.

<2h
30 % (n=23)
2-10h
78 % (n=59)
10-25h
96 % (n=356)
>25h
95 % (n=41)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 89% positive89SepOct 2025 : 92% positive92OctNov 2025 : 91% positive91NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 88% positive88JanFeb 2026 : 92% positive92FebMar 2026 : 83% positive83MarApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 77% positive77JulAug 2026 : 90% positive90AugSep 2026 : 85% positive85Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€2.68€7.43€12.18€16.93€21.69€4.87

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 09, 2026 · All-time low: €4.87 (Oct 09, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 39 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Narrative depth drives the experience, with 109 positive mentions out of 130 concerning the story.
  • Soundtracks set a distinct mood, pulling in 53 positive mentions out of 55 for the audio.
  • Visual identity charms the community, counting 52 positive mentions out of 59 for graphics.
  • Investigative mechanics click with the player base, securing 80 positive mentions out of 112 for gameplay.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth leaves some wanting more, registering 13 negative mentions out of 51.
  • Mechanics face friction in specific areas, accounting for 18 negative mentions out of 112 in gameplay.
  • Narrative elements occasionally miss the mark, cited in 16 negative mentions out of 130 for story.

Who is it for?

Open-world detectives and vaporwave enthusiasts willing to spend over 10 hours piecing together an intricate murder mystery.

Is Paradise Killer worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 4,546 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative depth drives the experience. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

Paradise Killer delivers a striking audio-visual adventure backed by a 93 percent overall positive rating on Steam. Despite minor content limitations, it stands as a compelling investigation sandbox for dedicated sleuths.

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