Darwin's Paradox!

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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.

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Developer:
ZDT Studio
Publisher:
Konami
Engine:
Unreal
Release date:
02 April 2026
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (111)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (488)

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Description

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.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
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.

User reviews

Slith
Recommended | 21 May 2026
7.5h played

An excellent little platformer that is very slick. If only Little Nightmares III had been as polished as this gem of a game. If you like games like Limbo and OG Little Nightmares, you will like this. It's less dark and

Helpful: 0
dannyboy41312
Recommended | 23 May 2026
13.9h played

Its a great game, Super easy but very fun. 1 or 2 puzzled had me think twice so I could solve them but that's about it. I'm pretty sure this game is targeting little kids due to its easy and comedic style. you can 100%

Helpful: 0
Naruto Kaneki
Recommended | 25 May 2026
7.3h played

Good platformer with the octopus as the hero. Definitely recommended and interesting puzzle. Most of them are timing based sometimes its hard but doable. Recommended for the fun!!! The ending with a twist probably a

Helpful: 0
Nomo
Recommended | 22 May 2026
4.3h played

Great little fun game. Nice graphics and just a few harder parts, but nothing too crazy. Some annoying auto-save, but in general, it's good. Just a bit too expensive for what it is. If the game is on sale, I can

Helpful: 0
TaldeerX | X_¤
Recommended | 20 May 2026
6.5h played

Listen, if you want to start a new IP, you start small and make a loveable character & interesting world. THIS IS THAT GAME. It's an on-rail puzzle game with an interesting story and funny slapstick humor. The game took

Helpful: 3
Nautical
Recommended | 25 May 2026
5.7h played

A fun, little platformer. Colorful and charming. Puzzles are a bit too easy and ending feels slightly abrupt. Regardless, it's an entertaining time-killer. Can complete between 3-5 hours. Played on Steam Deck. 8/10

Helpful: 0