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Darwin's Paradox!

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.

Released Apr 2, 2026 Developer ZDT Studio Publisher KONAMI Platforms Windows ActionAdventureAction-AdventurePlatformerPuzzle
View on Steam ↗ $24.99 (US · as of 2026-09-26)

What players say

Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-25.

87.7%positive1,225 reviews
Recommended · 13 found this helpful

“Speaking as a 38 year old gamer who’s been at it since childhood… And RARELY use this term… This is an absolute work of art. There is no script. Just pure, raw, emotional guidance via cinematic glory when it comes teaching skills and story telling. It's short, took about 8 hours…”

— a player, Steam review · 9 hrs played
Recommended · 10 found this helpful

“A game like Limbo or Inside - but instead of a boy you are an octopus with some interesting abilities. The swimming movement is fast and fluid. The ability to stick to any surface and climbs walls and ceilings is cool, and the ink shooting ability is super-useful! The graphics…”

— a player, Steam review · 5 hrs played
Recommended · 9 found this helpful

“Completed in one sitting, this title stands out as an excellent cinematic platformer. Having just finished Deer & Boy, which shares the same genre, the comparison is inevitable. Darwin's Paradox takes the exact opposite approach of the previous one, trading tenderness and…”

— a player, Steam review · 7 hrs played
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Player activity

Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-08 via SteamCharts.

221all-time peak
0 50 100 60 avg · Apr 2026

Achievement stats

Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-26.

20achievements
28.3%median completion
4.0%rarest: Paradox Fixer
90.6% of players 89.0% of players 59.2% of players 56.8% of players 46.1% of players 45.2% of players 40.3% of players 37.1% of players 36.1% of players 35.1% of players 28.3% of players 25.6% of players 21.3% of players 10.0% of players 9.0% of players 7.2% of players 5.6% of players 5.6% of players 4.7% of players 4.0% of players 90.6% 0% most earned rarest
Almost everyone has
90.6%Inked Away! — Hidden achievement
89.0%Participation Award — Find your first Discovery.
59.2%Slow But Safe — Maintain camouflage for over 10 seconds.
Rarest badges of honor
4.0%Paradox Fixer — Unlock all Achievements.
4.7%Employee Of The Month — Avoid being spotted throughout the entire Offices.
5.6%Sneaky Star — Avoid being spotted throughout the entire Courtyard.

Price tracking

US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-09-26. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.

$24.99current · sampled 2026-09-26 21:12 UTC
$24.99lowest since tracking began2026-09-26
US24.99 USD
EU24.99 EUR
UK19.99 GBP
Australia30.96 AUD
Canada33.49 CAD
Japan3,960 JPY
Brazil142.50 BRL
China179.00 CNY

Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.

Australia≈$22 Canada US Japan UK China Brazil EU≈$28

Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-09-25). Relative comparison only.

Latest official news

Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.

Sep 03, 2026
KONAMI PRESS START Title Showcase

Survey underway Pre-Order https://store.steampowered.com/app/1636440/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4231820/ KONAMI PRESS START SALE is also underway! On sale until September 15 at 10:00 AM (PT)

Jun 25, 2026
KONAMI Summer Sale 2026 is now on!

🐙 Bad news: He pushed the red button. 🐙 Good news: Darwin's Paradox! is now 40% off for the Steam Summer Sale! Honestly, there's no better way to spend summer than exploring the ocean, escaping danger

May 20, 2026
Darwin’s Paradox – Developer Playthrough & Live Q&A

Swim on over to our Developer Playthrough + Live QA on May 20 @ 10AM PST with ZDT Studio, the creative minds behind Darwin's Paradox! Hang with the devs and purchase Darwin's Paradox! for 25% off on S

May 19, 2026
Animated Film Trailer

What if Darwin's Paradox! had a movie trailer? 🤔 Dive into the deep end of chaos, mystery, and octopus-powered adventure in Darwin's Paradox! Darwin's Paradox! is currently 25% off during the Ocean Fe

May 18, 2026
Ocean Fest Sale!

Dive in on Darwin's Paradox! for 25% off during the Ocean Fest sale on Steam! With the newly added Community Patch and a discounted price, now is the perfect time to jump, splash, and ink your way int

Screenshots

Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.

Facts & details

From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-09-25.

GenresAction, Adventure, Indie
Player tagsAction · Adventure · Action-Adventure · Platformer · Puzzle · Singleplayer · Puzzle Platformer · Colorful · Funny · Cute · Exploration · Arcade (Steam store community voting)
FeaturesSingle-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Gamepad Recommended · DualSense Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing
LanguagesEnglish * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese *
ControllerFull support
Achievements20
Minimum system requirements (PC)

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