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The Paracelsian Project vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul

The Paracelsian Project and The Test: Secrets of the Soul both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2023. The Test: Secrets of the Soul is free; The Paracelsian Project is paid (4.99 USD). 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 The Paracelsian Project

Choose The Paracelsian Project if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Paracelsian Project launched in 2023.

Choose The Test: Secrets of the Soul

Choose The Test: Secrets of the Soul if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,409 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both The Paracelsian Project and The Test: Secrets of the Soul sit in Indie and Adventure 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

The Paracelsian Project vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul — Steam metadata comparison
The Paracelsian Project — Steam game coverThe Paracelsian ProjectThe Test: Secrets of the Soul — Steam game coverThe Test: Secrets of the Soul
Released20232023
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Verified
Price4.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews6 reviews98% positive (1,409 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSixkilla GamingRandumb Studios

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The Paracelsian Project vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul — FAQ

Are The Paracelsian Project and The Test: Secrets of the Soul similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
Is The Test: Secrets of the Soul free?
Yes — The Test: Secrets of the Soul is a free-to-play Steam title. The Paracelsian Project is paid (4.99 USD).