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

Paratopic

Paratopic

Quality
64Popularity
50Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10h
-89% $0.58
Buy Now
VS
THRESHOLD

THRESHOLD

Quality
68Popularity
25Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-89% $1.08
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Paratopic
6 of 12 metrics
THRESHOLD
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.58 Wins
$1.08 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.85 Wins
$1.12 -
Best Current Discount
-89%
-89%
Sales Frequency
24 price changes -
44 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
78.6% positive -
85% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
901 -
Negative Steam Reviews
282 -
159 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
1.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
2 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2018 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeParatopic

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

MaybeTHRESHOLD

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:
Paratopic
THRESHOLD

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

Paratopic

Paratopic

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $0.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +847% $5.49View
THRESHOLD

THRESHOLD

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.08Buy Now
Steam
Steam +825% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Paratopic

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,315 reviews) — mostly positive
1,315 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.58 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.39 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

THRESHOLD

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

85% positive (1,060 reviews) — very positive reception
1,060 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.08 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.03)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +33% player growth
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsParatopicTHRESHOLD
Release Date
September 6, 2018
November 19, 2024
Developers
Arbitrary Metric
Julien Eveillé
Publishers
Serenity Forge
CRITICAL REFLEX
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
20
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Paratopic

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 or Higher
  • Storage: 392 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard Sound

THRESHOLD

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, or Education, version 1903 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 1700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Paratopic or THRESHOLD?

Paratopic and THRESHOLD are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Paratopic worth buying over THRESHOLD?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. THRESHOLD currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC

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