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2005 PC 11.79 € 👍 80 % Very positive, 1,080 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

A charming real-time strategy game set inside a low-poly virtual world where you command small squads and programs to beat back a virus and save the Darwinians. Its minimalist retro look and inventive missions set it apart.

What defines Darwinia:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Tactical depth
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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