Penguin Colony · Penguin wiki
Compare nine playable forms, their official descriptions and movement specialties, including stamina, swimming, sliding and rock traversal.
Official game analysis · Version: release data, reviewed 18 October 2026.
These are movement coefficients, not final speed in metres per second. Higher endurance means slower stamina drain on rough sliding surfaces. A swimming coefficient does not override the juveniles’ inability to swim.
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Adélie
The most widespread penguin species in the Antarctic. All rounder.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 1
- Swimming factor
- 1
- Sliding speed adjustment
- 0
- Rocky-ground factor
- 1
Baby Emperor
Juvenile Emperor penguin. Its iconic grey coat is not yet hydrophobic, meaning it cannot swim. However, its small size allows it to fit into small gaps.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 0.75
- Swimming factor
- 0.3
- Sliding speed adjustment
- 0.25
- Rocky-ground factor
- 0.9
Emperor
The largest of all penguins. Known for its distinctive vocalizations. Its heavy build slows walking, but makes for faster sliding acceleration. Its weight also allows it to activate certain mechanisms.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 1.75
- Swimming factor
- 0.66
- Sliding speed adjustment
- 1.5
- Rocky-ground factor
- 0.85
Rockhopper
A fast-declining penguin species due to food scarcity. It can hop higher than other penguins and can climb steep surfaces with ease.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 0.85
- Swimming factor
- 0.5
- Sliding speed adjustment
- -0.25
- Rocky-ground factor
- 1.5
Baby King
Exceptionally large juvenile King penguin specimen. Unable to swim due to its non-yet-waterproof feathers, which in turns allow smoother sliding on rough surfaces. Its weight allows it to activate certain mechanisms.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 1.1
- Swimming factor
- 0.3
- Sliding speed adjustment
- -0.1
- Rocky-ground factor
- 0.95
Chinstrap
A very recognizable penguin, known for its black "chinstrap" and its loud, piercing calls. Able to use Camera instead of Gaze.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 1
- Swimming factor
- 1
- Sliding speed adjustment
- 0.1
- Rocky-ground factor
- 1
Gentoo
The fastest penguin in the sea. Also known for its white bonnet and bright orange flippers. Can jump high out of water.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 0.95
- Swimming factor
- 1.5
- Sliding speed adjustment
- -0.2
- Rocky-ground factor
- 0.9
Magellanic
A timid penguin species. Similar to African Penguin is appearance. Can see and hear the Old Ones.
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 1.05
- Swimming factor
- 1.25
- Sliding speed adjustment
- 0.25
- Rocky-ground factor
- 1.05
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Eldritch
Penguin discovered by the great Howard Blakely. The greatest scientist of the 20th Century Sight from the south
- Rough-ground endurance factor
- 2
- Swimming factor
- 1.2
- Sliding speed adjustment
- 0.5
- Rocky-ground factor
- 1.5
Calculate stamina capacity from Insight and body size, then compare rough-ground sliding endurance with the verified in-game coefficients.
Getting startedChoose the right penguin, follow the wind and turn awkward climbs into manageable routes while learning when to slide, swim or switch forms.