Status anarchistica Dec 22, 2025
Free @ Epic for the next 21,5 hours:
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
New mystery game tomorrow.
Paradise Killer (2020)
Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
3.96 from 199 ratings
1595 members have it in their collection · 16 playing now · 1030 backlogged · 133 wish listed
How long? Main story 13h · with extras 13h · 100% 21h (from 14 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Kaizen Game Works
- Publishers
- Fellow Traveller
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG)
- Themes
- Fantasy, Mystery, Open world
- Events
- Story-Rich Showcase 2026, INDIE Live Expo 2023 Summer Spotlight
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Sep 04, 2020 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
- Sep 04, 2020 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 16, 2022 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Also available on
- Paradise Killer: Collector's Edition (2024) · PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX
- Paradise Killer: Perfect 25 Edition
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
66
4 stars
83
3 stars
32
2 stars
13
1 star
5
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status Strawhat Aug 23, 2024
To those who've played this game, do you think it would have benefited from having a smaller world, or do you like it as it is?
I really liked the concept of this game, but looking back on my time with it, it almost seemed like most of it was spent running to and from each character. I would love …
To those who've played this game, do you think it would have benefited from having a smaller world, or do you like it as it is?
I really liked the concept of this game, but looking back on my time with it, it almost seemed like most of it was spent running to and from each character. I would love a sequel that is more condensed in size. I also didn't jive with how the open world looked. It was such a stark contrast from the game's stylish presentation.
Also, if you're at all interested in this game, it's featured in the newest Humble Bundle along with 6 other detective games for only $13 CAD.
Status shinespark Apr 25, 2024
Whoaaa, Kaizen Game Works are teasing something new! Paradise Killer is super impressive for a debut effort, so I can't wait to see what they're cooking up with the help of extra experience and lessons learned.
Status Bliceheart Nov 27, 2023
I did not think i would enjoy this as much as i did, as a rule i do not enjoy murder mystery games but this one was so fantastical and other worldly (editied some out because the spoiler tags were being funky)
Status alex2800 Nov 24, 2023
I wanted so badly to like this game, but it's just not for me. I love the artistic direction, but the dialogs are just not doing it. All the neologisms make it a chore to read through, and it's hard to piece together what's happening. I think the characters would have benefited from a little more backstory before going into …
I wanted so badly to like this game, but it's just not for me. I love the artistic direction, but the dialogs are just not doing it. All the neologisms make it a chore to read through, and it's hard to piece together what's happening. I think the characters would have benefited from a little more backstory before going into interrogation mode. I'm guessing it gets better as you progress, but at this point I'd rather play something else.
I can definitely see the appeal though. I'm glad that this game exists, even if I didn't enjoy it as much as many others.
Status sam2 May 27, 2022
Accidentally posted my review as a status whoops
I did increase my rating from 4* to 5* (probably would be 4.5 if I had the option) given how much it's been rattling around in my head since I finished. I put it in the FE3H and Somnium Files category of games with significant flaws that I still loved because of …
Accidentally posted my review as a status whoops
I did increase my rating from 4* to 5* (probably would be 4.5 if I had the option) given how much it's been rattling around in my head since I finished. I put it in the FE3H and Somnium Files category of games with significant flaws that I still loved because of how much reflection they invite. Really hoping we'll see some refinement of this formula and more games that combine free exploration with investigation and good world-building.
Status Sir_Laguna Jan 11, 2021
I hate what I'm gonna do here but...
I loved Paradise Killer. It was one of my favorite games of 2020. Kaizen Game Works just published an small artbook on itch.io and I NEED IT AS AIR TO BREATH.
It's just one dollar. Problem is: I literally can't buy it. I don't have a credit card. So, …
I hate what I'm gonna do here but...
I loved Paradise Killer. It was one of my favorite games of 2020. Kaizen Game Works just published an small artbook on itch.io and I NEED IT AS AIR TO BREATH.
It's just one dollar. Problem is: I literally can't buy it. I don't have a credit card. So, if anyone here is feeling generous? Can you give it to me as a gift?
I promise I'll write a short review or impressions of the artbook here as a "payment".
Status killerstar Dec 28, 2020
I'm not clicking with this game. I like the weird feel, but the mechanics of going around the island looking for clues does not appeal to me at all. On top of that, It looks rather ugly.
Status Sir_Laguna Sep 9, 2020
After playing this for just 15 minutes I know this is EXTREMELY MY SHIT.
How can I describe this game? It's like an anime-satanic-vaporwave-Phoenix-Wright-like