Choose Paradox Vector
Choose Paradox Vector if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paradox Vector launched in 2020.
Paradox Vector vs PowerSlave Exhumed
Paradox Vector and PowerSlave Exhumed both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Paradox Vector (2020) is 2 years older than PowerSlave Exhumed (2022). PowerSlave Exhumed scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Paradox Vector (82.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose PowerSlave Exhumed
Choose PowerSlave Exhumed if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. PowerSlave Exhumed launched in 2022.
Both Paradox Vector and PowerSlave Exhumed sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Paradox Vector |  PowerSlave Exhumed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (46 reviews) | 89.8% positive (512 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Schmidt Workshops | Nightdive Studios, Lobotomy Software |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Paradox Vector (2020) is 2 years older than PowerSlave Exhumed (2022).
- PowerSlave Exhumed scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Paradox Vector (82.6% positive).
- Paradox Vector is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than PowerSlave Exhumed (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Paradox Vector is Deck Playable, PowerSlave Exhumed is Deck Verified.
Paradox Vector vs PowerSlave Exhumed — FAQ
- Should I play Paradox Vector or PowerSlave Exhumed first?
- If you want chronology, Paradox Vector (2020) came out before PowerSlave Exhumed (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Paradox Vector and PowerSlave Exhumed similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.