Choose Paradigm
Choose Paradigm if you want an Indie experience. Paradigm launched in 2017.
Paradigm vs Alien Function
Paradigm and Alien Function both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Paradigm (2017) is 4 years older than Alien Function (2021). Alien Function is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Paradigm (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Alien Function
Choose Alien Function if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Function launched in 2021.
Both Paradigm and Alien Function sit in 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
 Paradigm |  Alien Function | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (884 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jacob Janerka | Stand Off Software |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Paradigm (2017) is 4 years older than Alien Function (2021).
- Alien Function is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Paradigm (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Paradigm vs Alien Function — FAQ
- Should I play Paradigm or Alien Function first?
- If you want chronology, Paradigm (2017) came out before Alien Function (2021). 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 Paradigm and Alien Function similar?
- They overlap on 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.