Primal Planet
Release date: Jul 28, 2025
Developers: Seethingswarm
Publishers: Pretty Soon
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Finnish, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian

PERFECT FOR STEAM DECK! 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! 

Press reviews: “I’ve been playing video games since about 1982, and Primal Planet stands out among the most charming I’ve ever encountered.” Jared Petty (IGN) “I had more fun playing this game than I have anything else so far in 2025.” Shaun Prescott (PC Gamer) “My very favourite thing about the game so far may be something I always love in a Metroidvania. Primal Planet seems to be absolutely stuffed with secret areas.” Christian Donlan (Eurogamer)