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Darwinia
By Introversion Software, released 1 Jan 2005
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Classic Mac OS
- real-time strategy
- hybrid literary genre
What it is
Darwinia is a strategy, action and puzzle game from Introversion Software, set inside a digital world inhabited by evolving AI creatures called Darwinians. A virus threatens their home, and players take on the task of fighting it and restoring order. Gameplay involves controlling programs to battle viruses, guide Darwinians and complete objectives. Its gesture-based control system uses drawn shapes to summon units, giving players a distinctive way to direct actions. The world is presented in retro-inspired polygon visuals. Steam lists single-player play, full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing and an included level editor. The game is available for Linux, Windows and macOS on Steam; the broader platform list also includes Classic Mac OS. Introversion Software developed and published it. Its release date is December 1, 2005.
What players like, and what they don't
- Combines strategy, action and puzzles
- Gesture controls summon units
- Includes a level editor
- Steam Cloud support
- Available on Linux, Windows and macOS
- Steam lists single-player only
Who it suits
Darwinia suits solo players interested in a mix of strategy, action and puzzles, especially those who want to direct units through gesture-based controls. The included level editor may also appeal to players who want to work with game levels.
Darwinia pairs its digital-world premise with unit control, virus battles and puzzle challenges. Its gesture-based commands and included level editor are notable points for players considering this solo game.
