Darwin

Darwin is a challenging speedrunning platformer set on Slugtopia, an island of varied environments and dangers. You play as Darwin, a giant blue slug separated from his herd, trying to reunite with them and find his mate. The adventure follows his journey home through short levels, with little filler and frequent hazards that demand speed and agility.

Slugtopia

Each level has its own theme and threats, often introducing new creatures or obstacles. The environments range from subterranean nesting grounds and explosive wurm tunnels to hazardous caverns, steep cliffsides, a magic monkey burrow and a ravaged factory. Two particularly dangerous monsters also stand in Darwin’s way.

The game uses a retro art style inspired by old pixel graphics, with visual distortions that give Slugtopia a surreal look.

Move and survive

Darwin can roll, double jump, wall jump, jump up walls and ground pound, as well as engage with enemies. The levels use these movement abilities to create platforming challenges across varied terrain.

Levels and stats

You can access any level from the start to explore Slugtopia and practise, though playing from beginning to end reveals the full story. The game can track each level’s time, runtime, score and number of times Darwin dies, with the recorded stats available from the level select screen. It also tracks statistics such as slugberries consumed, killer mushrooms defeated, high scores and speedrun information.