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Synthetic Paradox

Synthetic Paradox is a sci-fi action rogue-lite mixed with tower defense elements. Fight never-ending waves of enemies and bosses, collect items and build up your defenses alone or in co-op for up to 4 players! Discover unique combinations of towers and items to help you protect your Core!

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Smazak
Publisher
Smazak
Release
December 15, 2025
230 days ago
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About the Game

Synthetic Paradox is a unique mix of action rogue-lite and tower defense set in the far future. Make your way through multiple generated and hand-crafted levels alone or with your friends in up to 4 player co-op. Collect items, build towers, merge them to create powerful defense systems to protect your Core against never-ending waves of enemies or die trying. 

Build up your defenses!

Find 40+ different items and lock them either into your character or into one of the 6 starting towers to create 30+ powerful defense systems. 

Gather your friends!

You can experience the whole game not only solo, but in co-op mode for up to 4 players. Each of you will have your own items, own towers but only one Core to protect!

Grow stronger!

Before you enter the fray, choose your loadout - You will need to pick a Skill, Amulet and adjust your mech with the help of Systems! Choose wisely to help you overcome the obstacles ahead!

With each success and failure, you will grow stronger and unlock more powerful items, skills and amulets. Aswell more room to adjust your Systems.

Move fast, fight hard!

You can adjust the difficulty to your liking. Want more enemy types right from the begining? No problem. Do you want stronger enemies? Be our guest. Maybe you like to make strategic decision with limited resource? Don´t hesitate! 

Or maybe you are here for the real challenge and attempt the...Impossible!?

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