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Darwinia

Real-time strategy and action against viruses in a digital world

Introversion Software · Released Dec 1, 2005

IndieStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
80% of 1,133
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
2
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
4 weeks ago
Aug 24, 2026

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)

What is Darwinia?

Darwinia is a single-player real-time strategy and action game set in a digital theme park where a virus threatens its AI inhabitants. Across levels, you direct programs to fight viruses, guide the Darwinians, and solve puzzles to complete objectives.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy managing groups of units in real time
  • +you like single-player challenges that mix action and puzzles

Not for you if...

  • −you want action without managing units or solving puzzles

What players say

80% of 1,133 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro visuals, music, and mix of real-time tactics and action. Some say objectives are unclear and the pace is slow, with pathfinding issues adding delays.

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Darwinia

Darwinia system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 or later
Processor
Intel Core i5 (Westmere) or better
Graphics
4GB of VRAM
Memory
4GB of RAM

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain.

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