Choose Wicked Paradise
Choose Wicked Paradise if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Wicked Paradise launched in 2022.
Wicked Paradise vs A Shot in the Dark - Part 1
Wicked Paradise and A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 both land in Indie, Early Access 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 share Indie, Early Access on Steam. Wicked Paradise (2022) is 1 year older than A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (2023). A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.7% positive) than Wicked Paradise (30.4% 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 A Shot in the Dark - Part 1
Choose A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 launched in 2023.
Both Wicked Paradise and A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 sit in Indie and Early Access 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
 Wicked Paradise |  A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 30.4% positive (23 reviews) | 78.7% positive (141 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VEGA Studio | ViM Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Wicked Paradise (2022) is 1 year older than A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (2023).
- A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.7% positive) than Wicked Paradise (30.4% positive).
- A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Wicked Paradise (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Wicked Paradise is Deck Unsupported, A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 is Deck Playable.
Wicked Paradise vs A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 — FAQ
- Should I play Wicked Paradise or A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 first?
- If you want chronology, Wicked Paradise (2022) came out before A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (2023). 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 Wicked Paradise and A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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.