Primal Planet — Is It Worth Playing?

Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs!

Jul 28, 2025Metroidvaniaby Seethingswarm$9.99
Quick verdict Primal Planet draws a 24-hour peak of 15 players on Steam. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Metroidvania games like MIO: Memories in Orbit, SELINI, Emberbane, it's an easy one to check out.

About Primal Planet

Primal Planet is a solo developed metroidvania that combines survival and crafting elements with a pixel-perfect aesthetic and an action-packed story, and it's all taking place on a lush planet filled with dinosaurs. Uncover the Story Embark on a thrilling journey as you follow the gripping tale of a cave dweller fighting to protect his family. Survive a brutal T-Rex attack and uncover a narrative blending the wild with intriguing sci-fi twists. Forge unexpected alliances as you unravel the truth behind an alien presence. Adapt and Survive Survival in the wilderness demands cunning. Use natural resources to craft vital tools, weapons, and mixtures for healing and protection. Gain experience and upgrade your skills to overcome the countless dangers of a primal planet. Explore the Primeval Discover diverse biomes, each with unique challenges and secrets. Traverse dense forests, sprawling plains, treacherous mountains, and mysterious ocean depths where danger awaits. Encounter a vast array of dinosaurs, from the majestic Apatosaurus to the terrifying Carnotaurus, each perfectly adapted to its habitat. Fight and Be Clever Experience gameplay blending combat and strategy. Adapt to face ancient beasts and aliens alike. Tailor tactics, use crafted weapons, bait, traps, and stealth to master encounters with regular and boss enemies. Every confrontation tests your skill and cunning. Play Local Co-op Team up with a friend in local co-op where player 2 can jump in at any time as Sino the nimble sinosauropteryx, your faithful companion. Work together to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and battle foes as your bond strengthens, skills increase and Sino grows up to become a fierce and loyal friend. In Primal Planet, your journey from a humble cave dweller to the planet's last hope is filled with danger, wonder, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Join the Community Hey, I’m Albert a.k.a. Seethingswarm - the solo developer behind Primal Planet. If you enjoy what you see, you can support my work by wishlisting & following the game. That really helps! Join our dinovania tribe on the official Discord server to stay up to date with Primal Planet, share your game ideas and chat endlessly about dinosaurs!

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
15
Genre
Metroidvania
Developer
Seethingswarm
Release
Jul 28, 2025
Price
$9.99

Should You Play Primal Planet?

Who it's for: fans of Metroidvania games like MIO: Memories in Orbit, SELINI, Emberbane.

Primal Planet is a solo developed metroidvania that combines survival and crafting elements with a pixel-perfect aesthetic and an action-packed story, and it's all taking place on a lush planet filled with dinosaurs. Uncover the Story Embark on a thrilling journey as you follow the gripping tale of a cave dweller fighting to protect his family. Survive a brutal T-Rex attack and uncover a narrative blending the wild with intriguing sci-fi twists. Forge unexpected alliances as you unravel the truth behind an alien presence. Adapt and Survive Survival …

Primal Planet is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 or later · Processor: 3.0 GHz processor or better · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: Radeon RX 560 or better · Storage: 400 MB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Primal Planet — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Primal Planet release?
Primal Planet released on Jul 28, 2025 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Primal Planet?
Primal Planet is a Metroidvania game. Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs!
Is Primal Planet multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Primal Planet supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Primal Planet on Steam Deck or consoles?
Primal Planet runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Primal Planet cost?
Primal Planet is priced at $9.99 on Steam.
What are Primal Planet's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Primal Planet worth playing in 2026?
Plenty of players think so — Primal Planet peaked at 15 concurrent players on Steam in the last 24 hours as of 2026.
Who made Primal Planet?
Primal Planet is developed by Seethingswarm and published by Pretty Soon.
What games is Primal Planet similar to?
Primal Planet sits alongside Metroidvania games such as MIO: Memories in Orbit, SELINI, Emberbane.
What platforms is Primal Planet on?
Primal Planet is available on Windows.

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