Paradigm
Released Apr 2017
Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.
94% positive · 1,640 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
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Steam $3.74 $14.99 −75%
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Evaluation
Paradigm is a self-contained point-and-click adventure game that released on April 5, 2017. The only DLC ever listed is the Official Soundtrack, which shipped on April 21, 2017. The developer's post-launch activity consisted of a single bug-fix patch on May 30, 2017 (v1.02), which fixed known game-breaking issues and announced the soundtrack release. No further updates, announcements, or developer communications have been made since May 30, 2017. The game has no season pass, no roadmap, no announced future content, and no unreleased DLC. It launched as a complete, standalone narrative experience with a defined beginning and end. There is nothing in the developer's public communications to suggest additional content was ever planned beyond the game itself.
Evidence
Developer posted a bug-fix patch (v1.02) and announced the OST release. This is the last known communication from the developer. No future content mentioned.
Only DLC ever released is the Official Soundtrack, which shipped 16 days after launch. No other DLC or unreleased content listed.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Jacob Janerka
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz.
Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.
Paradigm’s unfortunate life begins at DUPA genetics, a company who sells prodigy children to the rich and powerful who don’t want to leave their inheritance to their poor excuse for biological children.
Something went wrong during Paradigm’s growing process and he was left horribly mutated. To save their reputation, DUPA dumped the hideous infant in a nearby post Neo-Soviet abandoned town, forcing him to fend for himself.
Paradigm didn’t let this get him down and found solace in music. He dreams of becoming the best electronic music artist the world has ever seen! Unfortunately his past is set to catch up with him and he must reluctantly step up as the world’s saviour. When really he just wants to finish his latest EP.
On his journey, Paradigm meets an array of strange characters. Some include: a psychopathic superhero, an evil sloth, a secretary knight , and a glam metal cult leader pug.
- Classic point [/img[/img]]and click adventure: Think Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Space quest, Full Throttle.
- Surreal 2D Graphics: Pixar meets Fallout
- Post apocalyptic: The year is 2026, dial-up is back in fashion.
- 70/80’s influences: Paradigm's world is what people from that era imagined it to be; large super computers, space age furniture and floppy disks that can save the world.
- Mature content and dark humour: Help the local drug addict and have a hot date with a toaster.
- Ugliest protagonist in gaming (maybe): Look at him, Jesus.
- Evil sloth antagonist: Who is a genetically engineered living candy machine.
- Glam metal cult: May your pants be tight and your excess be excessive.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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