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Paradise Killer is a detective game set in the open world of Paradise Island. It's a strange place with quirky characters and an alien obsessed, demon worshiping world. You are an exiled investigator brought back to solve the mass murder of the island's Council. You scour Paradise Island for clues and discover the culprit, or culprits. But unlike other detective games, you are free to accuse who you like, rather than being funnelled down a single correct path of enquiry.

Unfortunately, Paradise Killer is not available on Android, PS4, PS5 or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:

Paradise Killer

Game Details

Release Date: 04/09/2020

Price: 60% off

Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Content Rating: PEGI 16

Players: 1

Genres: Point-and-Click (Narrative and Puzzle)

Accessibility: 40 features

Components: 3D Third-Person, Day and Night and Open World

Developer: Kaizen Game Works (@KaizenGameWorks)

Costs: Purchase cost

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