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Games like Prehistoric Dude

If Prehistoric Dude is your kind of game, the closest matches are Prehistoric Gal, Primal Planet and JumpJet Rex — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Prehistoric Dude: A retro style mini metroidvania game about a caveman who loves ham!

2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDWindowsby lightUP
Prehistoric Dude — Steam game cover

Players who liked Prehistoric Dude also play

Steam players who put hours into Prehistoric Dude also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Prehistoric Gal

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Gal is a cave girl who had her boyfriend, Dude, abducted by aliens! Now she needs to save him, in this 2D mini metroidvania set during prehistoric times!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.59 USDSteam ↗
  2. Primal Planet

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    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!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. JumpJet Rex

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Test your dinosaur jump-jet skills with a game that redefines the platformer genre, aptly renaming it "platflyer." Simply put, you're a t-rex with rocket boots trying to save earth from an incoming asteroid. Do you have what it takes to stop it?

    2015ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. DOOMBLADE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Chronicles of the Wolf

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Astalon: Tears of the Earth

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Prehistoric Dude.

    Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

    2021ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. ITORAH

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Prehistoric Dude fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Prehistoric Dude at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Prehistoric Dude.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Prehistoric Dude on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Prehistoric Dude.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Prehistoric Dude.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Prehistoric Dude.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from lightUP

Other recommendable Steam games by lightUP, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Sokoban Land DX

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Indie and Adventure with Prehistoric Dude.

    A 2D top-down Puzzle/Sokoban game that can be played in single-player (controlling one or two characters at same time) or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. WILOO

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Indie and Adventure with Prehistoric Dude.

    Help Wiloo to rescue his buddy in this 2D old-school platformer with colorful graphics and heartwarming soundtrack.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.79 USDSteam ↗
  3. Milo's Quest

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    A mini zelda-like 2D top-down puzzle/adventure game about a dog, bones and a lot of ghosts!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Barry the Bunny

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    A 2D platformer with short challenging levels about a bunny who builds bridges.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Mina & Michi

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    A 2D top-down puzzle/adventure game about friendship featuring 2 players local co-op.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Super Wiloo Demake

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    A 2D platformer featuring colorful 8-bit style graphics and 5 different worlds! It's a Demake version of "WILOO", featuring Completely new graphics, new Power-ups and other improvements.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Mages and Treasures

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    A 2D top-down adventure game about Powerful Mages, treasures, amulets and a lot of magical evilish creatures!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Wild West Crops

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind Prehistoric Dude. Shares Action and Indie with Prehistoric Dude.

    A retro style mini metroidvania game during Old West about "El Gatito", a lovely little "Pistolero" cat who needs to defend his hometown from evelish mutant vegetables!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Prehistoric Dude

How much does Prehistoric Dude cost?
Prehistoric Dude is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Prehistoric Dude?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Prehistoric Dude are Prehistoric Gal, Primal Planet, JumpJet Rex.
Who developed Prehistoric Dude?
Prehistoric Dude was developed by lightUP.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Prehistoric Dude.

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