Darwin's Paradox!

Embark on a grand adventure worthy of a true animated movie with Darwin!

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Game Summary Info

Similar Games: Planet of Lana, INSIDE, LIMBO, Oddworld, Little Nightmares, Nikoderiko

No. of players: Single-player

Music: Cleared for streaming

Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese

 

Game Description

Embark on a grand adventure worthy of a true animated movie with Darwin, an octopus as charming as he is clever, ripped from the ocean and trapped in a massive and mysterious industrial complex. With his extraordinary intelligence and incredible abilities – swimming, camouflage, and many other fascinating skills – help him overcome the most formidable traps and dangers in this captivating platformer, adventure, and puzzle game.

In the peaceful vastness of the ocean, Darwin, a young octopus, explores the deep sea… until a strange beam of light pierces the abyss and pulls him toward the surface. Thrust out of his aquatic world, he wakes up disoriented in the middle of a gigantic junkyard, backed by a foreboding factory.

 

But something is wrong. Between the threatening machines, strange holding tanks, and the mysterious and dangerous creatures and characters that inhabit the place, Darwin realizes he is in danger. To return to the ocean, Darwin will have to outsmart, evolve, and reveal to the players through his journey the mysteries of a conspiracy that goes beyond anything one could have imagined… and which could very well seal the fate of humanity!

Main Gameplay Features:

A grand adventure worthy of an animated movie

With rich artistic direction and a vibrant world, Darwin’s Paradox immerses you in a visual and emotional epic where every detail reveals more of its incredible story.

 

Original gameplay

The game offers a perfect balance between platforming sequences and moments of puzzle-solving: Swim, hide, infiltrate, jump, and use the extraordinary abilities of an octopus to advance in your adventure, escape perilous situations, or solve the many puzzles in the game.

 

A living and interactive world

Discover sprawling levels with a unique and polished artistic direction, filled with puzzles, dangers, and surprising creatures and characters.

 

An immersive and poignant narrative

Between humor, emotion, and suspense, Darwin takes you on a memorable odyssey.

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Darwin's Paradox!

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DETAILS
Genres

2D Platformer, Action, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Publisher

KONAMI

Developer

ZDT Studio

Release Date

2nd Apr 2026

Official Hashtag

#darwinsparadox

YouTube Tag

darwin's paradox!

Platforms

         

REQUIREMENTS

Steam - Windows

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD or Intel quad-core CPU, 2.5GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | AMD Radeon RX-5600 XT 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended. Minimum Specifications allow for 720p resolution at 30 FPS in Low Quality settings
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