Darwin's Test

First-person puzzle adventure through experimental tests in a dystopian hospital

Wolfalone Studio · Released Dec 7, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 83
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Aug 30, 2019
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 660; 4 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Darwin's Test?

This first-person action-puzzle game casts you as an amnesic patient recovering from an accident in a research hospital. You progress through tests involving logic, physical tasks, sensory challenges, and dilemmas, while strange events raise questions about why you are there.

For you if...

+you enjoy narrative mysteries with a science fiction premise

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles that never require hearing or quick reflexes

What players say

71% of 83 reviews are positive

Players praise the generally approachable puzzles. Common complaints concern awkward controls, especially moving boxes, and French-only voice acting.

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Darwin's Test system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 - Windows 8.1 - Windows 10
Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7870
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Darwin's Test have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Darwin's Test run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: French. Text only: English.

Does Darwin's Test 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