Darwinia cover
SeriesDarwinia

Darwinia

Critic score3 critics
Be the first to rate
First release
Mar 04, 2005
Genres
Indie, Tactical, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux

The world of Darwinia is a virtual themepark, running entirely inside a computer network and populated by a sentient evolving life form called the Darwinians. Unfortunately Darwinia has been overrun by a computer virus which has multiplied out of control. Your task is to destroy the Viral Infection and save the Darwinians from extinction.

Also known as darwinia.exe

Attributes

No Attributes added.

Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 04, 2005
Linux
Mar 18, 2005
Mac
Mar 30, 2005
All 4 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 14, 2005
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
5h
Completionist
8h
Age ratings
ESRB EPEGI 7
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
procedural generation, steam, micromanagement, portals, digital distribution
… All 14, breaking the fourth wall, original soundtrack release, humble bundle, abstract art style, steam play, igf awards, squad tactics, gesture-based controls, air strike

At a Glance

Critic Score
82
Main + Extras (IGDB)
5h
Completionist (IGDB)
8h
OverviewHow it playsMediaCommunityBehind the gameRelated

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 783 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

Valve's summary of Steam user reviews. Valve counts only reviews from purchases on Steam, not key activations, and leaves out review periods it has marked as off-topic. It isn't part of the CritScore score.

Review summary: SteamSteam data provided via the Steam Web API (opens in a new tab)Not affiliated with Valve →

About storefront and compatibility information

Compatibility, feature and availability information shown on this page is recorded from the storefronts and services named against each fact, on the dates shown. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks of Valve Corporation; Steam data is provided via the Steam Web API. Other product and service names are trademarks of their respective owners. CritScore is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or certified by Valve Corporation or any other storefront or platform holder, and does not itself test or certify any game.