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Jul 28, 2025

88%
Very Positive
791 reviews

MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler)

Primal Planet

Developer: SeethingSwarm

Publisher: Pretty Soon

Jul 28, 2025

Visual
  • pixel
  • side scroll
Structure
  • exploration
  • interconnected map
  • Semi-Linear
Combat
  • action
  • stealth
Features
  • Co-op
  • companion combat
  • equipment
  • leveling
  • skill tree
Themes
  • Sci-Fi

Summary

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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