Primeval (2025)

- Developer
- Exhibyte
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 3.1 of 5, 74 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You methodically grow a prehistoric creature from a vulnerable newborn to a dominant predator or prey in a harsh, realistic ecosystem where one mistake can mean permanent death.
unforgivingimmersivemethodicalsurvival-focusedcustomizableatmospherichardcorepersistent
What players say
Players are split on Primeval. Some enjoy the dinosaur roster and growth system, calling it a fun alternative to The Isle, while others criticize AI-generated art, poor performance, frequent crashes, and missing features like gamepad support or saving progress.
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