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Darwin's Paradox!

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A screenshot from Darwin's Paradox shows a platforming level in a steampunk setting, with a large gear and explosions.

A small creature swims near a giant skeleton underwater in Darwin's Paradox, a video game. Green lighting adds an eerie atmosphere.

A screenshot from Darwin's Paradox, showing a character swinging towards a building with a cityscape in the background.

A dark underwater scene from Darwin's Paradox, featuring bioluminescent flora and fauna, with a large creature illuminated by a light.

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Darwin’s Paradox! is a cinematic adventure where play as Darwin, an unusually clever octopus whose peaceful life in the ocean is abruptly interrupted. Snatched from his natural habitat and brought into a strange industrial environment, Darwin must navigate an unfamiliar world filled with machines, dangers, and mysteries while searching for a way back home.

Using his natural abilities, Darwin can swim through tight spaces, cling to surfaces, camouflage himself, and manipulate objects with his flexible tentacles. Mastering these skills is essential to overcoming environmental puzzles, avoiding hazards, and outsmarting the many threats hidden within the facility.

As you explore deeper into this mysterious scenario, you'll uncover secrets that hint at something far bigger than Darwin's escape. Each new area introduces creative challenges and unexpected encounters, encouraging players to experiment, adapt, and think like the intelligent creature they control.

With its vibrant visual style, cinematic presentation, and blend of platforming, exploration, and puzzle-solving, Darwin’s Paradox! delivers a story-driven adventure full of charm, tension, and discovery.

Technical information
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Categories : Action, Adventure
Editor : Konami
Developer : ZDT Studio
Mode(s) : Solo
Release date : April 2, 2026
System Requirements
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bits)
- CPU : AMD or Intel quad-core CPU, or faster
- RAM : 8 GB
- GPU : GeForce RTX 2060 6GB / Radeon RX-5600 XT 6GB
- Storage : 10 GB
- Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bits)
- CPU : AMD or Intel 8 cores CPU, or faster
- RAM : 16 GB
- GPU : GeForce RTX 3060 8GB / Radeon RX 6600 XT 8Gb
Age Rating
Steam Deck: Verified