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Epoch Extinction
EpochStudios · Published by EpochStudios
Content notice: This game contains depictions of violence, including combat with dinosaurs using firearms and melee weapons. Blood and injury effects are present, and both humans and dinosaurs may be shown as corpses. The game does not contain sexual content, drug use, or self-harm themes.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A tense top-down survival shooter where dinosaurs overrun abandoned towns and forests. Scavenge resources, craft tools, and make hard decisions while deadly predators hunt you through familiar human spaces.
Free
Action, Indie · More free games
Navigate treacherous forests and deserted streets in Epoch Extinction, where crafting tools and making tough choices are key to survival. Dive into this tense top-down shooter from EpochStudios where every corner conceals a lurking predator.
About this game
Survive when familiar places become hunting grounds
Suburbs, streets, and forests are no longer safe. They belong to dinosaurs now.
Epoch Extinction is a top down survival shooter set on a modern island where dinosaurs have escaped containment and reclaimed human territory. Houses, streets, and forests that once felt safe are now places where predators listen, stalk, and strike.
You are not a hero. Supplies are limited, weapons are unreliable, and every encounter carries risk. Raptors hunt in tight spaces, react to sound and movement, and punish careless decisions. Massive predators like the T Rex roam areas you may have to cross, but can rarely afford to fight head on.
Survival depends on preparation and restraint. Search abandoned homes, scavenge tools and food, manage hunger and thirst, and decide when to move quietly, when to hide, and when to run. Some places offer temporary safety, but never for long.
The island is alive. Sounds travel, visibility shifts with time of day, and predators patrol dynamically. Familiar environments become tense hostile spaces where a single mistake can end a run.
Key Features
Every choice matters
Do you risk searching a house after dark? Do you confront the raptor stalking you or stay still and hope it passes?
The island does not forgive mistakes.
Epoch Extinction is developed by a solo indie developer and built step by step with community feedback.
Online co op is planned for the full release.
Suburbs, streets, and forests are no longer safe. They belong to dinosaurs now.
Epoch Extinction is a top down survival shooter set on a modern island where dinosaurs have escaped containment and reclaimed human territory. Houses, streets, and forests that once felt safe are now places where predators listen, stalk, and strike.
You are not a hero. Supplies are limited, weapons are unreliable, and every encounter carries risk. Raptors hunt in tight spaces, react to sound and movement, and punish careless decisions. Massive predators like the T Rex roam areas you may have to cross, but can rarely afford to fight head on.
Survival depends on preparation and restraint. Search abandoned homes, scavenge tools and food, manage hunger and thirst, and decide when to move quietly, when to hide, and when to run. Some places offer temporary safety, but never for long.
The island is alive. Sounds travel, visibility shifts with time of day, and predators patrol dynamically. Familiar environments become tense hostile spaces where a single mistake can end a run.
Key Features
- Tense Survival Gameplay
Manage hunger, thirst, and health while scavenging scarce resources in a hostile world. - Dinosaurs as Persistent Threats
Face fast aggressive raptors and overwhelming predators such as the T Rex that dominate entire areas. - Scavenge and Craft
Loot abandoned houses, purify water, cook food, and improvise tools to stay alive. - Human Spaces Turned Hostile
Explore residential areas, streets, forests, and interiors where danger hides around every corner. - Dynamic Atmosphere
Day night cycles, shifting visibility, and sound based danger create constant tension. - Environmental Interaction
Chop trees, gather resources, and use the environment to survive. - Environmental Storytelling
Discover notes and traces left behind by those who did not survive the outbreak.
Every choice matters
Do you risk searching a house after dark? Do you confront the raptor stalking you or stay still and hope it passes?
The island does not forgive mistakes.
Epoch Extinction is developed by a solo indie developer and built step by step with community feedback.
Online co op is planned for the full release.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB) or equivalent Steam Deck performance
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / 1660 SUPER (6 GB) or AMD RX 5500 XT (8 GB) / RX 590 (8 GB)
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Over 300 changes
The Island Fights Back. Major Development UpdateIt has been a few months since the last development update, and a lot has changed. More than 300 changes have gone into Epoch Extinction during that time. The most important result is not the number itself, it is that the game is becoming more systemic. Searching creates noise and danger. Dinosaurs react to the world and to each other. Player movement and combat are more responsive. Structures can be built, damaged, and destroyed. Meanwhile, the island is becoming more overgrown, atmospheric, and believable. Here is a look at the biggest player-facing improvements. Searching is now a riskScavenging is no longer just a progress bar. When searching containers, you can choose how to approach it: Quick searching gets results faster but creates much more noise. Slow searching offers a more balanced option. Stealth searching takes longer but helps avoid unwanted attention. Dinosaurs can investigate the noise you create, turning a simple search into a decision: do you take your time, or risk attracting something dangerous? Build defenses, but do not expect them to last foreverConstruction has grown into a much more complete part of the survival loop. The player can carry heavy resources, place structures, contribute required materials, and see construction progress in the world. Current work includes fences, campfires, a power generator, workbenches, a table saw, and the radio tower progression objective. Constructed objects are also persisted as part of the world state. But a fence is only temporary protection when a large dinosaur decides to come through. Combat and movement feel more responsiveThe player controller and animation system received one of the largest overhauls so far. Movement now includes smoother starts and stops, sharper direction changes, improved turning, better camera tracking, aiming while strafing, and more natural transitions between idle, walking, and running. Combat has also expanded with directiona...Read full article on Community Announcements (amartyne90)Patch NotesOfficial
Visual Improvements & World Polish Update
Over the past month I’ve been working on improving the visual tone and atmosphere of Epoch Extinction.The goal was to make the world feel less like a clean showcase scene and more like a believable place where something has gone wrong.This update focuses on environmental polish and visual consistency across the game.Here are some of the improvements introduced recently:• Reworked lighting and tone to create a more grounded atmosphere • Reduced overly bright colors and bloom • Improved shadows and environmental depth • Added surface wear like road cracks, dirt and subtle grime • Increased variation across terrain and props so areas feel less uniformThese changes help the world feel more lived-in and make exploration more immersive.The screenshots below show some of the recent improvements.Read full article on Community Announcements (amartyne90)AnnouncementsOfficial
Gibbings system
New gibbing system in works.Read full article on Community Announcements (amartyne90)AnnouncementsOfficial
Building first small-residential block
Working on the first residential area for the next trailer. Every house will be fully enterable and furnished.Read full article on Community Announcements (amartyne90)AnnouncementsOfficial
New Trailer and Major Development Progress!
Hey everyone! I’ve just updated the Steam page with a brand new trailer and a fresh set of screenshots that showcase the latest progress on Epoch Extinction. The game is still not playable yet, but the last few months have been packed with huge improvements and new systems coming online.Here are some highlights of what has been added or improved recently:• A completely new objective system that replaces the old message box popups and guides the player more naturally • A fully functional Skill Tree with multiple branches, an XP bar, and new unlockable abilities • The introduction of armor, improved weapon information, and lots of quality-of-life details to make gameplay more readable • Major upgrades to dinosaur AI, especially the Ornitholestes, including new animations, smarter stealth behavior, better ambush logic, new sounds, and overall smoother movement • A full explosion system with chained reactions, smoke effects, bullet impact VFX, and propane grill interactions • The complete interior of the gas station store, fully furnished with shelves, props, fridges, and connected to the chunk-streaming world • A polished HUD and inventory, improved menus, Steam Deck icon support, and an overall more stable user interface • Big performance gains in streaming, background threads, and region loading • A new graphics settings menu that allows tuning shadows, GI, and other visual options • Updated audio everywhere including indoor vs outdoor ambience, birds, and dinosaur sound design • Many visual improvements such as higher-quality roads, better lighting, and updated character clothingAll of these changes are now visible in the updated trailer and the new screenshots on the Steam page. Thank you to everyone who has been following the game so far — development is moving forward steadily, and I’m excited to share more as things get closer to release.If you haven’t already, feel free to wishlist to follow the project. It really helps!Read full article on Community Announcements (amartyne90)
