
Paradox!
An eccentric, but not too bright scientist is stuck back in time after clumsily breaking his time machine. Now he must collaborate with his younger self and steal time machine parts from his far more succesful mentor.
Paradox! is a single-screen 2D puzzle platformer that requires planning, logic thinking, and quick reflexes.
Will the professor be able to go back to his time? Or will he create a paradox and suffer a horrible, horrible fate?
Gameplay
You play every level twice.
First, through the perspective of the young professor, you must collect all the chips scattered through the screen. You'll find deathly lasers and disappearing platforms. However, it seems like someone is giving you a hand, deactivating and activating the various objects... Avoid all the obstacles and reach the lift at the end before the timer runs out!
Then, play as the old professor. You'll see your young self completing the levels with your actions, but this time he needs a hand! Activate or deactivate lasers and platforms and make sure your young self gets to the end in one piece, lest creating a paradox.
But be wary: if you slip up and touch your young self, this will also create a paradox, breaking the space-time continuum and causing time to reset! Thankfully you have a tricked-out cane stick and sick rollers to gain an edge.
Controls
Keyboard and controller support
Tested with Xbox controller, PS4 Dualshock 4, PS5 Dualsense
Standing motionless | Just don't touch any button! | ![]() | ![]() |
Move | A/D ←/→ Controller ![]() ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Jump | Spacebar W ↑ XBOX ![]() ![]() | ![]() | hold to fly!![]() |
Dash | Shift/Maiusc Controller ![]() ![]() | ![]() | |
Interact | E XBOX ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() | |
Pause | P Controller Start | ||
Restart | Q XBOX ![]() ![]() |
Made with ❤️ by Rewind Studios
Marco Buttiglione | programming/project leader |
Ivan Crusco | programming/level design |
Raffaele Cicellini | programming/level design |
Aral Yucel | programming/level design |
Riccardo Rigamondi | 2D/UI artist |
Additional credits
Sounds by Mixkit

Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML5 |
Rating | Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (11 total ratings) |
Authors | POLIMI Game Collective, IvanC23, MarcoButtiglione, rrigamondi |
Genre | Platformer, Puzzle |
Made with | Adobe Illustrator, Unity |
Tags | 2D, Cartoon, Comedy, Indie, Puzzle-Platformer, Sci-fi, Unity |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Xbox controller, Playstation controller |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly, Interactive tutorial |
Download
Install instructions
Windows
- Download the Windows version
- Unzip the folder
- Start paradox.exe
Mac OS
- Download the Mac OS version
- Unzip the folder (please avoid using Apple's default Archive Utility as it will likely give problems. We recommend using The Unarchiver, but other apps should work too)
- Start .app file
!! Should Mac OS block the app from running, please open your Mac's settings, go to Security and Privacy, and from the General panel allow the app to run. More info
Development log
- Paradox! Final Release is out now!Feb 14, 2023
- Paradox! Beta v1.2 is out now!Feb 08, 2023
- Paradox! Beta v1.1 is out now!Jan 31, 2023
- Paradox! Beta version is out now!Jan 07, 2023
Comments
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Abbiamo provato questo gioco al GameFest2023, davvero un ottimo lavoro! Continuate così ragazzi :D. È stato bello conoscervi e partecipare all’evento insieme <3 In bocca al lupo per tutto!
Grazie tante ragazzi, vi auguro veramente il meglio! Siete stati i vicini di stand più fighi che potessi avere!
Great Game Idea and great execution. Great Job!
<3
Paradox Walkthrough
Great walkthrough! Hope you come back for more when we'll release the next versions 😃
jump - button arrow up
r - restart
esc - menu
last level was painful enough. GOOD JOB <3
looking forward to the bonus content aaaaaaciucuciucuciu