Developed by ZDT Studio and published by KONAMI, Darwin’s Paradox! follows a young octopus torn from the ocean and trapped inside a sprawling industrial complex. Players must use Darwin’s abilities, including swimming, camouflage and environmental interaction, to navigate hazards and solve puzzles on the way back home.
Blending platforming with stealth and puzzle-solving, the game features a mix of dangerous machinery, strange creatures and hidden secrets. Its story unfolds through exploration, combining humour and darker themes as players uncover a wider conspiracy tied to Darwin’s capture.
Darwin’s Paradox! is launching on April 2, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.