Darwinia
2005 · Introversion Software
Has it aged?Why ↓
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.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
79%positive (78% all-time)
10reviews in the last 6 months
Too few recent reviews to stand alone, so this leans on its all-time rating.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
2playing at once, on average
+4%more than a year ago
Peak: 53 in Apr 2022.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
79%positive in the last 6 months
Too few recent reviews to compare with its launch.
Last updated
Aug 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.