Choose Paradox Soul
Choose Paradox Soul if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paradox Soul launched in 2018.
Paradox Soul vs REDSHOT
Paradox Soul and REDSHOT both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Paradox Soul (2018) is 4 years older than REDSHOT (2022). REDSHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Paradox Soul (40.5% 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 REDSHOT
Choose REDSHOT if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. REDSHOT launched in 2022.
Both Paradox Soul and REDSHOT sit in Action, 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
 Paradox Soul |  REDSHOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.5% positive (37 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ritual Games | Brian Lynch |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Paradox Soul (2018) is 4 years older than REDSHOT (2022).
- REDSHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Paradox Soul (40.5% positive).
- Paradox Soul is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than REDSHOT (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- REDSHOT has co-op; Paradox Soul does not.
- Paradox Soul is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; REDSHOT has no Deck rating yet.
Paradox Soul vs REDSHOT — FAQ
- Should I play Paradox Soul or REDSHOT first?
- If you want chronology, Paradox Soul (2018) came out before REDSHOT (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 Paradox Soul and REDSHOT similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Paradox Soul have multiplayer like REDSHOT?
- No. REDSHOT supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Paradox Soul is listed as single-player only.
- Does Paradox Soul run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Paradox Soul is rated Deck Verified by Valve. REDSHOT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.