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.
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About This Game
Darwin's Paradox! is a action/adventure game designed for single-player, developed by ZDT Studio and released in 2026. With an estimated 32,000 copies sold, it is considered a modest seller on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 89.0/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 4.43 hours, with side content bringing that to 4.85 hours, and a completionist run can reach 5.67 hours. Players commonly describe it as Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer and Puzzle.
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User Reviews
89.0
Overall Score / 100
8.9/10
Steam (756 reviews)
Playtime Estimates
4.43h
🎯 Main Story
4.85h
⭐ Main + Sides
5.67h
💯 Completionist
Based on 8 player submissions
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Game Information
Release Date
April 2, 2026
Developer
ZDT Studio
Publisher
KONAMI
Platforms
Windows
Controller
Full Support
Price
$24.99
Analytics & Metrics
Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
59
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
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
- 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.
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