Choose 03.04
Choose 03.04 if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 03.04 launched in 2019.
03.04 vs PARANOIHELL
03.04 and PARANOIHELL 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. 03.04 (2019) is 1 year older than PARANOIHELL (2020). PARANOIHELL scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 03.04 (75.4% 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 PARANOIHELL
Choose PARANOIHELL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PARANOIHELL launched in 2020.
Both 03.04 and PARANOIHELL 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
 03.04 |  PARANOIHELL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (130 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | JPEG OF PAIN GAMES | games by lum |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 03.04 (2019) is 1 year older than PARANOIHELL (2020).
- PARANOIHELL scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than 03.04 (75.4% positive).
- 03.04 is free; PARANOIHELL is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
03.04 vs PARANOIHELL — FAQ
- Should I play 03.04 or PARANOIHELL first?
- If you want chronology, 03.04 (2019) came out before PARANOIHELL (2020). 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 03.04 and PARANOIHELL 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.
- Is 03.04 free?
- Yes — 03.04 is a free-to-play Steam title. PARANOIHELL is paid (4.99 USD).