Joelle Bird

Paradise Loop

Paradise Loop is a visual novel set within a killing game structure. Twelve strangers wake up in a mysterious hotel called Pandora’s Box with no memory of how they got there, or even who they fully are. Their only instruction comes from a mysterious entity known as the Benefactor: “explore.” However, for two amongst their number, a different purpose is in store. The player selects one of four characters to play as, with each offering a unique perspective on the same series of events. Depending on the character you choose, you may find yourself as the one doing the killing. For this reason, while the story centers on the 'whodunit' mystery, the actual gameplay focuses on the character drama as you build relationships and keep secrets from the other guests. Each of the four paths is about five hours long, with the choices you make creating a slightly different story each time.

Released: 27 March 2026
Developer: Joelle Bird
Engine: Godot Engine
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres: Visual Novel

Paradise Loop

The story

Twelve strangers wake up in a mysterious hotel called Pandora’s Box with no memory of how they got there, or even who they fully are. Their only instruction comes from a mysterious entity known as the Benefactor: “explore.” However, for two amongst their number, a different purpose is in store. Each of the four characters experiences the story over a period of seven days. During that time, guests within the hotel begin to disappear. Some characters try to get to the bottom of things. Some characters are responsible for what's happened. Some characters find out all too late.

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