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Darwin's Paradox

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Darwin's Paradox

Step into a cinematic adventure as Darwin, a brilliant octopus trapped in a mysterious industrial world. Use his unique abilities - swimming, wall-climbing, shooting ink, camouflage, and more - to overcome traps and escape.

Action Adventure Indie
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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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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

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

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 | 11
  • Processor: AMD or Intel 8 cores CPU, 3.5Ghz or faster
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8Gb
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional 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.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
KONAMI
USK rating
12
Brazilian rating
l
Steam Germany rating
6
Achievements
20
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Gamepad Recommended, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese
*languages with full audio support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin's Paradox worth buying right now?
Wait — $24.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Darwin's Paradox go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Darwin's Paradox free to play?
Darwin's Paradox costs $24.99 on Steam.
What genre is Darwin's Paradox?
Darwin's Paradox is a Action, Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed Darwin's Paradox?
Darwin's Paradox was developed by ZDT Studio and published by KONAMI.
What platforms does Darwin's Paradox support?
Available on Steam for Windows.