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Seethingswarm · Published by Pretty Soon · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 88% positive (790 reviews) · Metacritic 77 · 50 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a solo or local co-op journey through Primal Planet, where crafting and upgrading are key to surviving the challenges of dinovania. Witness a heartfelt tale of family and alien encounters in this indie action-adventure game.
About this game
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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. 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!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →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
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Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
⚡ PRIMAL PLANET UPDATE #4 – Optimisation
Hey everyone!Today I’m bringing you an update that’s been the most requested lately: ⚡ optimisation.🖥️ Tested on Lower-End MachinesThanks to this update, Primal Planet should now run better on lower-end machines — slightly older laptops and PCs should be able to handle the game much more smoothly.I tested the new build on an older laptop, and it ran surprisingly well:OS: Windows 10 64-bitProcessor: Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHzMemory: 6 GB RAMGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 (Integrated)DirectX: Version 11Note: The game was tested on integrated graphics. Performance may vary depending on your setup.What’s more:💡 Visual LightingPrimal Planet features a Visual Lighting system that kicks in during sunrise, sunset, and nighttime — casting the world into darkness, while things like fire, glowing objects, and the player light up their surroundings.This adds a lot of atmosphere, but it can also impact performance.To help with that, there’s now an option to disable Visual Lighting in the PC version: Settings → Accessibility → Visual Lighting (OFF)If you’re on a lower-end machine and still having performance issues, try turning Visual Lighting off to boost your framerate. Previous updates:Since the release of Primal Planet, I’ve published three major updates: Thanks for playing and supporting Primal Planet 💚 – Albert van Zyl aka SeethingswarmDeveloper of Primal PlanetRead full article on Community Announcements (monis2u)Patch NotesOfficial
👽 PRIMAL PLANET UPDATE #3 – Alien Moon Base + Extended Ending!
Hey everyone! It’s been a month since Primal Planet launched. Thanks so much to everyone who’s been playing, exploring, and sending in feedback. This third update adds a bit more to the late-game: a mysterious new area beyond the portal, new enemies to deal with, and an extension to the ending that gives a little more insight into the aliens. 🚀 What’s New in This Update! 👽 ALIEN MOON BASE :.:Read full article on Community AnnouncementsPatch NotesOfficial
🦖 PRIMAL PLANET UPDATE #2 – Ride Dolphins + Map Upgrades!
Hey everyone! Thank you all for the incredible support since launch. It’s been amazing to see your feedback, the secrets you’ve uncovered, and all the playthroughs popping up. This second update brings a splash of speed and clarity to your journey across Primal Planet, literally. 🐬🌊 Whether you’re still exploring or deep into the late game, this patch adds new ways to move, navigate, and uncover secrets. 🚀 What’s New in This Update! DOLPHIN RIDING! 🐬💨🌊 🐬 Swim up to a dolphin to auto-grab its fin and ride!💨 Swim twice as fast｡˚○ No oxygen loss🎮 Full control over movement🌟 Bite with normal attack💦 Let go with roll/dash button🐬 Dolphins can also be found in rare deep locations MAP IMPROVEMENTS! 🌍🗺️ 🤫 Local maps now show how many secrets you’ve found!🧭 In addition to your village, lost tribe members, the mountain tribe, underwater alien facility, and your daughter's location, the world map now also shows: 🔑💙 Blue Keycard🔑🍊 Orange Keycard🌀 Portals🏕️ Potential village locations🧩 Connections between different areas🧑 Lost vilagers appear on your local map if you're in the same areaNote: Many of these only appear after the game's introduction. Before that you can simply follow a question mark or village icon in your local map. OTHER FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS 💨 Swim Boosters no longer cause dashing, but still temporarily increase your speed and restore oxygen.🗺️ Fixed an issue where unrevealed maps didn’t show level exits you’d already visited.🚧 Fixed a progression-breaking bug that allowed players to bypass the mountain tribe trap sequence. That’s all for now! As always, thank you for playing, exploring, and helping shape the world of Primal Planet. If you’ve been enjoying your time in the game, consider leaving a review—it really helps more people discover it. 🦕💚 - Albert van Zyl aka SeethingswarmDeveloper of Primal PlanetRead full article on Community Announcements (Seethingswarm)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠 Post-Launch Patch #1 – Fixes & Improvements
Hi everyone, It's been a week since Primal Planet launched, and I’ve been hard at work addressing as many bugs and issues as possible. I’ve been reading through all of your feedback and suggestions. Thank you so much for supporting the game and helping me make it better. I truly appreciate it. I’m not done yet, but I wanted to push out a patch that tackles the most critical issues first. Here’s what’s been fixed and improved in this update: FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS 🏆 ACHIEVEMENTS Steam achievements unlock instantly, instead of delayed. 🐈 METTE THE CAT Fixed an issue where Mette doesn't follow the player and prevent an achievement from unlocking. 🕹 SAVING CUSTOM CONTROLS Fixed control customization where buttons for "Use Item" and "Browse Items" didn't get saved. 🗺 MISSING MAP ICON Added a missing portal icon on the map for Palmcrest Cove. 💥 GROUND SLAM Fixed in issue where the groundslam effect still happens after the move has been interrupted. 🌊 SWIMMING Fixed an issue where you daughter can appear on your back while underwater, even though she shouldn't be there. 💔 HURTING Fixed in issue where the player can get hurt during certain cutscenes. ⛔ YOU SHALL NOT PASS Fixed a part where the player could get through where they shouldn't. 💨 SWIM BOOSTERS Swim Boosters restore your oxygen now. ⚔ MELEE ATTACKS Fixed an issue where on some devices the player's melee attacks do no damage. Thanks again for playing, reporting bugs, and sharing your thoughts. I’ve got more updates planned, so stay tuned, and keep sending that feedback! If this patch improved your experience or fixed an issue you had, it would mean a lot if you’d consider updating your review, or leaving one if you haven’t yet. Every bit of support helps, especially as a solo dev! —Seethingswarm Developer of Primal PlanetRead full article on Community Announcements (Seethingswarm)AnnouncementsOfficial
Primal Planet is now Steam Deck Verified!
Hey everyone!Just a quick note to let you know that Primal Planet is now officially Steam Deck Verified! You can now enjoy the full experience of the game on the go or from your couch.Everything should work fine and run smoothly — but if you're playing on Deck, I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.Thanks for all the support! Also, just a reminder — you’re very welcome to join my Discord, where you can share feedback, chat with others, or just say hi! And now, back to fixing all the issues you’ve reported to me so far.See you soon,—Seethingswarm Primal Planet’s developerRead full article on Community Announcements (monis2u)
