Choose REK
Choose REK if you want a Simulation and Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
REK vs Paradox Boxing
REK and Paradox Boxing both land in Action, Sports, 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 share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam. REK is free; Paradox Boxing is paid (Price unknown). 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 Paradox Boxing
Choose Paradox Boxing if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both REK and Paradox Boxing sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended, 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
 REK |  Paradox Boxing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | — |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play | Action, Sports, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | REK | Jeremiah Fritts |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- REK is free; Paradox Boxing is paid (Price unknown).
REK vs Paradox Boxing — FAQ
- Are REK and Paradox Boxing similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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.
- Does Paradox Boxing have multiplayer like REK?
- No. REK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Paradox Boxing is listed as single-player only.
- Is REK free?
- Yes — REK is a free-to-play Steam title. Paradox Boxing is paid (Price unknown).