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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
1
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.

Additional Information

Developer Introversion Software
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metacritic_name Darwinia
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metacritic_score 84
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GameManualURL http://www.darwinia.co.uk/extras/manual/DarwiniaManual.pdf
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developer_url http://www.introversion.co.uk/
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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_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
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    requires_h2640
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    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
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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

Tags

🌱 Indie 🛡️ Tactical RPG 🕹 Shoot 'Em Up ⚔️ Wargame ▶️ Real Time Tactics 🧩 Puzzle 🌲 PvE 🌌 God Game 🌐 RTS 🕹 Arcade 💡 Strategy 🫠 Surreal 📚 Story Rich 🧊 3D 🤯 Abstract 🎨 Colorful 👾 Pixel Graphics 🎨 Stylized 🚀 Sci-fi 👤 Singleplayer

Categories

Single-player Steam Cloud Includes level editor Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

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

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