Choose The Samaritan Paradox
Choose The Samaritan Paradox if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Samaritan Paradox launched in 2014.
The Samaritan Paradox vs Kathy Rain
The Samaritan Paradox and Kathy Rain 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. The Samaritan Paradox (2014) is 2 years older than Kathy Rain (2016). Kathy Rain scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than The Samaritan Paradox (70.7% 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 Kathy Rain
Choose Kathy Rain if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,259 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Samaritan Paradox and Kathy Rain 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 Samaritan Paradox |  Kathy Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.7% positive (99 reviews) | 92.5% positive (1,259 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Faravid Interactive | Clifftop Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Samaritan Paradox (2014) is 2 years older than Kathy Rain (2016).
- Kathy Rain scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than The Samaritan Paradox (70.7% positive).
- The Samaritan Paradox is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Kathy Rain (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Kathy Rain is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Samaritan Paradox has no Deck rating yet.
The Samaritan Paradox vs Kathy Rain — FAQ
- Should I play The Samaritan Paradox or Kathy Rain first?
- If you want chronology, The Samaritan Paradox (2014) came out before Kathy Rain (2016). 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 The Samaritan Paradox and Kathy Rain 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.