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Fight through procedurally assembled floors in a fast first-person roguelike, using changing weapons and items to survive.
Released 20 Oct 2014
Fight Randomized Floors
Choose Distinct Heroes
Collect Run-Changing Items
Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.
Developed by Code Avarice · Published by Digerati









Paranautical Activity is a first-person shooter built around short, high-speed runs. You move through enemy-filled rooms, relying on quick movement, strafing, and weapon fire to stay alive.
Floors are assembled from procedural rooms, with changing layouts, enemies, and rewards. Runs also include shops, armories, trap rooms, and boss encounters; the selectable characters have different stats and starting weapons.
Find weapons, items, and power-ups that can change your approach during a run. Death resets progress, while Classic and Hardcore modes offer different floor counts and challenges.
Several favorable reviews praise the fast movement and immediate gunplay, especially for its old-school shooter feel. Some also enjoy the energetic soundtrack and the variety created by characters and items. Other players find the random item rewards and difficulty frustrating, and a few criticize the weapon feel or visual clarity during busy fights.



| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 45 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
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