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Again and Again vs [REC] Paroxysm

Again and Again and [REC] Paroxysm both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Again and Again (2022) is 2 years older than [REC] Paroxysm (2024). [REC] Paroxysm scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Again and Again (78.5% 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 Again and Again

Choose Again and Again if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Again and Again launched in 2022.

Choose [REC] Paroxysm

Choose [REC] Paroxysm if it matches what drew you to this matchup. [REC] Paroxysm launched in 2024.

Both Again and Again and [REC] Paroxysm sit in Indie 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

Again and Again vs [REC] Paroxysm — Steam metadata comparison
Again and Again — Steam game coverAgain and Again[REC] Paroxysm — Steam game cover[REC] Paroxysm
Released20222024
GenresIndieIndie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price3.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews78.5% positive (65 reviews)86.3% positive (131 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPerspektikPerspektik

Side by side

Again and Again vs [REC] Paroxysm — FAQ

Should I play Again and Again or [REC] Paroxysm first?
If you want chronology, Again and Again (2022) came out before [REC] Paroxysm (2024). 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 Again and Again and [REC] Paroxysm similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.