Darwin's Paradox!

April 2, 2026 ZDT Studio Konami
Platform Puzzle Adventure Indie
Series X|S Switch 2 PC PS5
About

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.
Videos

Announcement Trailer
Trailer
Dev Diary
Gameplay Trailer
Launch Trailer
Screenshots

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82.3
Critic Score
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Game Info

Release Date April 2, 2026
Developer ZDT Studio
Publisher Konami
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Darwin's Paradox!

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