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Darwin's Paradox!

by ZDT Studio · published by Konami

Released April 2, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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About Darwin's Paradox!

Dive into the adventure with Darwin, an octopus as endearing as he is ingenious, torn from the ocean and trapped in a vast and mysterious industrial complex. Harness his unique talents and abilities to help him overcome the many dangers and traps in this captivating platformer and adventure game.

Release dates by platform

PCApril 2, 2026 · Out now
PlayStation 5April 2, 2026 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SApril 2, 2026 · Out now
Nintendo Switch 2April 2, 2026 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score823 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive88% of 1.3K positive
Player score7014 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10
ProcessorAMD or Intel quad-core CPU, 2.5GHz or faster
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | AMD Radeon RX-5600 XT 6GB
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection

Recommended

OSWindows 10 | 11
ProcessorAMD or Intel 8 cores CPU, 3.5Ghz or faster
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8Gb
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection

Darwin's Paradox! FAQ

When did Darwin's Paradox! come out?

Darwin's Paradox! was released on April 2, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Darwin's Paradox! on PlayStation 5?

Yes. Darwin's Paradox! launched on PlayStation 5 on April 2, 2026.

Is Darwin's Paradox! on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. Darwin's Paradox! launched on Xbox Series X|S on April 2, 2026.

Is Darwin's Paradox! on Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. Darwin's Paradox! launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2, 2026.

Who is making Darwin's Paradox!?

Darwin's Paradox! is developed by ZDT Studio and published by Konami.

Is Darwin's Paradox! multiplayer?

No. Darwin's Paradox! is single player only.

How much does Darwin's Paradox! cost?

Darwin's Paradox! costs $24.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Darwin's Paradox! good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 88% of 1,267 reviews are positive. Critics average 82/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Darwin's Paradox!?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | AMD Radeon RX-5600 XT 6GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Darwin's Paradox! system requirements page.

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