Paradox Soul

Released: 7/2/2019

Paradox Soul is a 2D explorative action-shooter hybrid. You play Dr Alli Rose, a research scientist who stumbles across a peculiar test facility, determined to unravel the mystery and take on whatever evil is in her path. Shoot, cover and dash your way through this nightmarish Metroidvania game! Key Features Retro pixel art and animation Terrifyingly epic boss fights Unique suit abilities for combat and navigation Cool weaponry upgrades to discover Hand-crafted labyrinth of evil Secrets to unravel

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

65.0

Critic Average

6 reviews

Steam User Score

632 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+22.3

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

+22.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 launch window (83%)1 late (17%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 6)

Josh Di FalcoviaCubed3
Apr 11, 2020Late review
60/100View review
Steam 42.7/100 · +17.3 pts
Dawson HeltonviaPure Nintendo
Aug 19, 2019Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 42.7/100 · +47.3 pts
Elise NelsonviaElectric Bento
Aug 1, 2019Launch window
43/100View review
Steam 42.7/100 · +0.3 pts
Łukasz AnkudoviaPixelophobia
Jul 26, 2019Launch window
75/100View review
Steam 42.7/100 · +32.3 pts
Oliver ReynoldsviaNintendo Life
Jul 13, 2019Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 42.7/100 · +17.3 pts