Darwin's Paradox!
ZDT Studio
· Konami
Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
Release Date: April 2, 2026
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.
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Critic Reviews
9 reviews
COGconnected
85/100
85
Darwin's Paradox is a cinematic platformer but will this evolve the formula, or will it lose itself in the process?
ComicBook.com
2.5/5
50
Darwin's Paradox has a charming aesthetic and visual style, but its gameplay is shallow and often frustrating.
TheSixthAxis
8/10
80
Darwin's Paradox is a fun riff on stealth and puzzle platforming, with delightful visuals and plenty of humour through its short runtime.
GamesRadar
★★★
★★
60
Darwin's Paradox is a charming and good-natured adventure that struggles to stand out
Noisy Pixel
9/10
90
Darwin's Paradox! blends vivid visual storytelling, tough platforming, and clever puzzles into a short but memorable cinematic adventure.
Destructoid
7/10
70
It's got a ton of heart, much like its eight-armed hero.
IGN
7/10
70
Konami's quirky new platformer brings good times, but occasionally hits a brick wall.
GameSpot
7/10
70
Darwin's Paradox is a short but memorable cartoonish platformer starring a lovable, versatile little octopus.
Game Informer
7/10
70
The goofy angle and unexpected production values help Darwin feel different, but frequent design annoyances and over reliance on bland stealth gameplay prevent it from rising to the top.