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Darwinia

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App ID 1500
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Introversion Software
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Last Changenumber 39323160
Last Record Update 29 September 2026 – 23:11:31 UTC ()
Release Date 1 December 2005 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
😏 76.70%
1k reviews
2
In-Game
🛡️ Tactical RPG 🕹 Shoot 'Em Up ⚔️ Wargame ▶️ Real Time Tactics 🧩 Puzzle

Darwinia blends real-time strategy, action, and puzzles with a unique gesture-based control system. Save the Darwinians, battle viruses, and restore order in a retro-inspired digital world. Winner of multiple prestigious  awards, including the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF 2006.

Steam price history

Special Promotion, ends 8 October 2026
Current Price -80% $2.39
Lowest Recorded Price -90% $1.29 26 November 2014
Currency Current Price Converted Price Lowest Recorded Price
U.S. Dollar -80% $2.39 $2.39 $1.29 -90% $1.29
Russian Ruble -80% 92 ₽ $1.10 -53.83% $0.33 -90% 28 ₽
Ukrainian Hryvnia -80% 53₴ $1.17 -50.65% $0.55 -85% 25₴
Indian Rupee -80% ₹ 114 $1.18 -50.45% $0.54 -85% ₹ 52
Indonesian Rupiah -80% Rp 21399 $1.19 -49.93% $0.58 -85% Rp 10499
SASIA - U.S. Dollar -80% $1.23 $1.23 -48.54% $0.82 -85% $0.82
Philippine Peso -80% ₱79.00 $1.26 -47.22% $0.60 -90% ₱37.99
Vietnamese Dong -80% 34000₫ $1.30 -45.27% $0.69 -85% 18000₫
LATAM - U.S. Dollar -80% $1.31 $1.31 -45.19% $1.15 -80% $1.15
MENA - U.S. Dollar -80% $1.31 $1.31 -45.19% $1.15 -80% $1.15
Chilean Peso -80% CLP$ 1360 $1.38 -42.03% $0.67 -85% CLP$ 660
CIS - U.S. Dollar -80% $1.39 $1.39 -41.84% $0.89 -90% $0.89
Taiwan Dollar -80% NT$ 45 $1.41 -41.00% $0.84 -85% NT$ 27
South African Rand -80% R 23.60 $1.41 -40.82% $0.71 -85% R 11.85
Saudi Riyal -80% 5.35 SR $1.42 -40.53% $0.87 -85% 3.29 SR
Chinese Yuan -80% ¥ 9.60 $1.43 -40.09% $0.74 -86% ¥ 5
Kuwaiti Dinar -80% 0.45 KD $1.45 -39.04% $0.93 -85% 0.29 KD
Brazilian Real -80% R$ 7,69 $1.47 -38.44% $0.49 -90% R$ 2,59
Kazakhstani Tenge -80% 680₸ $1.53 -35.84% $0.62 -85% 277₸
Thai Baht -80% ฿51.80 $1.54 -35.50% $0.84 -85% ฿28.35
Malaysian Ringgit -80% RM6.40 $1.56 -34.43% $0.71 -90% RM2.90
Peruvian Sol -80% S/.5.50 $1.58 -33.65% $0.95 -85% S/.3.30
Qatari Riyal -80% 5.79 QR $1.58 -33.54% $1.02 -85% 3.74 QR
Mexican Peso -80% Mex$ 29.19 $1.59 -33.17% $0.76 -90% Mex$ 13.99
Japanese Yen -80% ¥ 280 $1.77 -25.77% $0.81 -90% ¥ 128
Uruguayan Peso -80% $U73 $1.81 -24.22% $0.84 -85% $U34
Colombian Peso -80% COL$ 6100 $1.83 -23.25% $0.83 -85% COL$ 2775
U.A.E. Dirham -80% 6.80 AED $1.85 -22.53% $1.18 -85% 4.35 AED
Singapore Dollar -80% S$2.40 $1.87 -21.51% $1.01 -90% S$1.30
New Zealand Dollar -80% NZ$ 3.49 $1.95 -18.06% $1.00 -85% NZ$ 1.79
Hong Kong Dollar -80% HK$ 15.60 $1.98 -16.82% $0.99 -85% HK$ 7.80
South Korean Won -80% ₩ 2700 $1.99 -16.44% $1.16 -85% ₩ 1570
Canadian Dollar -80% CDN$ 3.09 $2.17 -9.07% $0.97 -90% CDN$ 1.39
Polish Zloty -80% 8,79zł $2.25 -5.45% $1.38 -85% 5,39zł
Costa Rican Colon -80% ₡1040 $2.27 -4.83% $1.50 -85% ₡690
Australian Dollar -80% A$ 3.55 $2.46 +2.98% $1.50 -85% A$ 2.17
British Pound -80% £1.99 $2.62 +9.97% $1.30 -90% £0.99
Euro -80% 2,35€ $2.64 +10.59% $1.00 -90% 0,89€
Norwegian Krone -80% 26,80 kr $2.78 +16.53% $0.89 -90% 8,60 kr
Israeli New Shekel -80% ₪8.79 $2.86 +19.73% $1.80 -85% ₪5.54
Swiss Franc -80% CHF 2.65 $3.19 +33.65% $1.80 -85% CHF 1.50
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Additional Information

Developer Introversion Software
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gamedir Darwinia
metacritic_name Darwinia
icon steam/games/icon_darwinia
controller_support full
metacritic_score 84
NoServers Yes
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state eStateAvailable
ValidOSList Windows macOS Linux
GameManualURL http://www.darwinia.co.uk/extras/manual/DarwiniaManual.pdf
VisibleOnlyWhenSubscribed Yes
developer_url http://www.introversion.co.uk/
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primarycache_macos 1505
primarycache_mac 1505
Publisher Introversion Software
Store Release Date 14 July 2005 – 07:00:00 UTC ()
osarch 64
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Strategy (2)
Store Genres Indie (23), Strategy (2)
Steam Release Date 1 December 2005 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 14 July 2005 – 07:00:00 UTC () (1121324400)
Store Asset Modification Time 19 May 2025 – 19:03:57 UTC () (1747681437)
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review_percentage 78
Detected Technologies Sentry SDK, cURL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • steam_machine_compatibility: 3
  • test_timestamp: 31 August 2026 – 14:28:03 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 24935044
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    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
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    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
    requires_proton_soundfonts0
First seen on SteamDB 20 March 2013 – 07:42:04 UTC (), in changelist #196282

Supported Languages

5 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes
German Yes
French Yes
Italian Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes

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last_modified17 May 2026 – 14:36:08 UTC
timestamp17 May 2026 – 14:36:08 UTC

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timestamp 18 April 2022 – 16:25:13 UTC
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