Darwin's Paradox: Konami showcases the clever octopus’s skills in overview trailer

Konami has released a new overview trailer for Darwin's Paradox!, showing how the smart octopus Darwin uses his unique abilities.

Darwin's Paradox! is a mix of platformer, adventure, and puzzle game from indie developer ZDT Studio. You take control of Darwin, a young octopus, beautifully animated, who is torn from the depths of the ocean and wakes up inside a massive, dark industrial complex. Using brains instead of firepower, he fights his way through a world full of dangerous machines, strange containers, and hostile creatures. The story behind it all is far bigger than Darwin realizes — and it may ultimately affect the fate of all humanity.

Sneak, adapt, solve — and never truly alone

The new trailer highlights Darwin’s versatile set of abilities: camouflage to avoid enemies, spraying ink as a tactical tool, and squeezing through tight gaps — everything you’d expect from an octopus. Environmental puzzles and stealth sections alternate with classic platforming moments. And if you think Darwin is completely alone in the abandoned complex, think again: something lurks deep in the shadows, already watching him. And it’s not just the aggressive anglerfish shown in the video.

Buy Darwin's Paradox – pre-order bonus on Gamesplanet

If you pre-order Darwin's Paradox on Gamesplanet, you’ll receive two exclusive skins: “Psychedelic” and “Spotted.” Both are only available as pre-order bonuses.