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Four Last ThingsVSParadigm

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Four Last Things

Four Last Things

Quality
91Popularity
26Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10h
-72% $2.75
Buy Now
VS
Paradigm

Paradigm

Quality
91Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-96% $0.60
Buy Now

Winner

Paradigm wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Four Last Things
5 of 13 metrics
Paradigm
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.75 -
$0.60 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.26 -
$0.54 Wins
Best Current Discount
-72% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
64 price changes Wins
47 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.8% positive Wins
95.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
972 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
929 -
Negative Steam Reviews
62 -
43 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
1.5K Wins
970 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
17 -
18 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Feb 2017 -
Apr 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFour Last Things

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeParadigm

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Four Last Things
Paradigm

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Four Last Things

Four Last Things

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -72% $2.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +27% $3.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +263% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +263% $9.99View
Paradigm

Paradigm

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.60Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2398% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Four Last Things

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (1,479 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,479 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$2.75 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Paradigm

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (972 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
972 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.60 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFour Last ThingsParadigm
Release Date
February 23, 2017
April 5, 2017
Developers
Joe Richardson
Jacob Janerka
Publishers
Akupara Games
Jacob Janerka
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
17
18

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Four Last Things

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor: 2.6 GHz - Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

Paradigm

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista/7/10
  • Processor: Intel Core I3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB dedicated graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: mouse

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Four Last Things or Paradigm?

Paradigm won the comparison against Four Last Things based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Four Last Things worth buying over Paradigm?

Based on the metrics, Paradigm won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Paradigm currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC

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