Primal Planet

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About the Game 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.

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Developer:
SeethingSwarm
Publisher:
Pretty Soon
Engine:
Godot
Release date:
28 July 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (14)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (560)

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Description

About the Game

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!

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

User reviews

alpha_soul_reaver
Recommended | 17 May 2026
11.1h played

It's fun and simple BUT it's no Ori or Hollow Knight but it scratches the metroidvania itch for a little while. So after playing it for a little bit more I have beat the game in about 10 1/2 hours or so. Honestly the

Helpful: 8
LoneWolf8900
Recommended | 22 May 2026
13.5h played

An amazing metroidvania game that is worth the price! The story is is told via visuals instead of dialogue and it can be pretty fast paced. Can be challenging, but not a Souls-like. Soundtrack is AMAZING and this game

Helpful: 1
positivelysteve
Recommended | 05 Jul 2026
14.6h played

A good, nostalgic 16-bit throwback platformer. The art and music are wonderful with good level design. Maybe could use a bit of level variety but fun to jump through when you get upgraded. Highly recommend playing

Helpful: 1
RockBomber
Recommended | 22 Jun 2026
11.3h played

Completed the game in 5 hours in 30 min. Honestly I enjoyed this metroidvania pre-historic style very enjoyable movements a bit of a grind to getting level up to getting upgrading skills but recovers it with having to

Helpful: 4
Valnostt
Not recommended | 30 Apr 2026
5.1h played

I love the aesthetics and gameplay, everything about it. But unfortunatly I can't recomend this to anyone. After the initial setup (say 4 hours) you get soooo lost. The maps are sooooo confusing, and not in fun way.

Helpful: 5
hai_man713
Recommended | 13 Jul 2026
15.2h played

A lovingly detailed world that you simply want to explore down to the last corner. Combined with a simple yet emotionally gripping story. The gameplay reminds me of the games from my childhood. All in all, a perfectly

Helpful: 1