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Darwin's Paradox!

A puzzle platformer using octopus abilities to escape a factory

ZDT Studio · Published by KONAMI · Released Apr 2, 2026

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 928
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 52 in 30 days
Players
3
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 months ago
May 6, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce RTX 2060
8 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Darwin's Paradox!?

In this single-player puzzle platformer, Darwin is stranded in a junkyard beside an industrial complex and must find his way back to the ocean. You progress through levels by jumping, swimming, hiding with camouflage, and solving puzzles while avoiding machinery and dangerous creatures.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy a humorous story alongside challenging platforming

Not for you if...

  • −you want a lengthy campaign for your money
  • −you dislike repeating tricky sections through trial and error

What players say

88% of 928 reviews are positive · 92% of 52 in the last 30 days

Players praise the animation, visual design, and variety of platforming challenges. Poor PC performance remains a recurring complaint.

Screenshots and trailer

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Darwin's Paradox! system requirements

Minimum: GeForce RTX 2060, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
AMD or Intel quad-core CPU, 2.5GHz or faster
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | AMD Radeon RX-5600 XT 6GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
SSD recommended. Minimum Specifications allow for 720p resolution at 30 FPS in Low Quality settings

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 | 11
Processor
AMD or Intel 8 cores CPU, 3.5Ghz or faster
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8Gb
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
SSD recommended. Recommended Specifications allow for 1080p resolution at 30 to 60 FPS in Medium Quality settings and 1080p at 30 FPS in High Quality Settings.

Does Darwin's Paradox! have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Darwin's Paradox! run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese.

Does Darwin's Paradox! use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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