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Darwinia

2005
StrategyIndie
⏱ ~1h average playtime
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Darwinia was released in 2005. It is a Strategy, Indie game. Players report about 1 hours of playtime on average.

About Darwinia

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.

Darwinia is a unique mix of real-time strategy, action, and puzzles, featuring an innovative gesture-based control system. Save the Darwinians, battle viruses, and solve challenges to restore order in a stunning, retro-inspired digital world. Winner of multiple prestigious awards, including the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF 2006, Darwinia is a must-play for strategy and action fans alike.

Step into the vibrant world of Darwinia, a digital theme park created by the eccentric Dr. Sepulveda, where evolving AI creatures called Darwinians live. Their peaceful existence is disrupted by a dangerous virus, and as a hacker, it's up to you to save them. Dive into this corrupted digital realm, battle the virus, and uncover the mysteries threatening the Darwinians' survival.

Darwinia blends real-time strategy, action, and puzzles in an exciting mix. Control "programs" to fight viruses, herd Darwinians, and complete objectives. With a unique gesture-based control system, you draw shapes to summon units, adding a fresh twist to the strategy genre. As you progress, new abilities and tougher challenges keep the gameplay engaging.

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Frequently asked questions about Darwinia

How long does it take to beat Darwinia?

Players report about 1 hours of playtime on average for Darwinia. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.

What genre is Darwinia?

Darwinia is a Strategy, Indie game, released in 2005.

Is Darwinia worth playing?

Darwinia is a strategy game from 2005. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Creeper World 4, Dungeon Keeper 2, Hylics. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

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