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Grail to the Thief vs Paradox Factor

Grail to the Thief and Paradox Factor both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Grail to the Thief (2015) is 7 years older than Paradox Factor (2022). Grail to the Thief is free; Paradox Factor is paid (2.99 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 Grail to the Thief

Choose Grail to the Thief if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Grail to the Thief launched in 2015.

Choose Paradox Factor

Choose Paradox Factor if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Paradox Factor launched in 2022.

Both Grail to the Thief and Paradox Factor sit in Indie and Casual 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

Grail to the Thief vs Paradox Factor — Steam metadata comparison
Grail to the Thief — Steam game coverGrail to the ThiefParadox Factor — Steam game coverParadox Factor
Released20152022
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PriceFree to play2.99 USD
Steam reviews62.1% positive (29 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFor All To PlayHosted Games

Side by side

Grail to the Thief vs Paradox Factor — FAQ

Should I play Grail to the Thief or Paradox Factor first?
If you want chronology, Grail to the Thief (2015) came out before Paradox Factor (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 Grail to the Thief and Paradox Factor similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Grail to the Thief free?
Yes — Grail to the Thief is a free-to-play Steam title. Paradox Factor is paid (2.99 USD).
Grail to the Thief vs Paradox Factor — Verdict (2026) · imho.run