Paratopic is a Adventure game from Arbitrary Metric with a 73% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Arbitrary Metric
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $5.49
- Review signal
- 73% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core Duo Q8300 @ 2.5GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630
Storage: 392 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Additional Notes: These specifications match the lowest tested. - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 or Higher
Storage: 392 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS 10.10
Processor: 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256MB
Storage: 407 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Additional Notes: These specifications match the lowest tested. - Recommended
- OS: OS 10.14
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100
Storage: 407 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ or SteamOS+
Processor: Intel Core Duo Q8300 @ 2.5GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630
Storage: 407 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Additional Notes: These specifications match the lowest tested. - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ or SteamOS+
Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
Memory: 4 MB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 or Higher
Storage: 407 MB available space
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Paratopic is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative adventure, exploration, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, nautical, liminal, and narrative adventure.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
liminal
SettingThe mood sits in uncanny, empty, or dreamlike spaces.
slow-burn
PacingIt may need time before the payoff lands.
Steam review snapshots
[i]Paratopic[/i] largely is a walking simulator with several interactive elements and dialog.If you are open for games with an ire atmosphere, were you wonder what the hell is going on, this is for…it's surreal and the story is super confusing but I don't think you're supposed to fully get it anyway.Play it, and discover what I couldn't.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.