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Games like Primal Survivors

If Primal Survivors is your kind of game, the closest matches are Slay The Zone, Woodpunk and Army of Ruin — 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 Primal Survivors: Throw colossals bones and big rocks in an ever growing horde of primal creatures to survive in the jungle. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique and game-breaking builds. Unlock a diverse cast of classes and weapons with unique powers.

2023Action4.99 USDWindowsby Old School Vibes, Gray Boss
Primal Survivors — Steam game cover

Players who liked Primal Survivors also play

Steam players who put hours into Primal Survivors 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. Slay The Zone

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Face hundreds of monsters, upgrade your equipment and try to survive as long as you can. In this Action Roguelite choose from a variety of upgrades, unlock unique characters and create the best build to slaughter everyone in your path!

    2022ActionRPGCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Woodpunk

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.

    2018ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Army of Ruin

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

    2023ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.

    2024ActionIndieRPG1.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. PARA♰BELLUM ~ 魔弹帕菈

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Necromancer's army is gathering! But he can't afford Necronomicon Prime so his army can only use free medieval equipment set... We believe that one battle sister can solve them well. Go Forth, Sister Para, Blast your enemy in this survivor-like shooter game!

    2024ActionIndie1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Larva Mortus

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.

    2009ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crafty Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!

    2025Action11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. REPLIKATOR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Primal Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    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 ~80% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    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. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    "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 ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    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. STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

    2019Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Primal Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Old School Vibes

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

  1. Ghost Dimension

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors.

    A space pilot lost in the space needs to collect solar essence to stay alive while fighting to stay sane. A psychological journey about solitude with an original soundtrack.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. PRIMAL DUNGEON

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Throw bones, big rocks or use your spirit wolf special attack to kill a variety of enemies in this 2D platformer full action game.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Shadow Walls

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors.

    Kill a variety of enemies with your pistol or swing your bat. Collect letters while you trying to find your sister in dark atmospheric action top-down shooter 2D game.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Last King's Archer

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Survive the night killing enemies using your bow, Fire Dragon or Thunder Dragon special attacks in this wave based 2D platformer packed with a lot of action and upgrades. Can you last until daylight?

    2021Action1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Yoli

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    A satisfying shooting game with 4 gameplay modes and simple controls! Upgrade your character and defend the Portal from the creatures of the void.

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Kingslayer: The First Assassin

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors.

    Before you find the King's Room, you need to beat guards and traps. Feel like an assassin in this limited grid-movement and attacks puzzle game.

    2021Casual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Instinct War - Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors.

    Enter in a bitesized roguelike dungeon crawller. Choose your hero and face relentless enemies through an everchaging card-based dungeon. Collect items to power up your hero to face the Instinct War.

    2022Adventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Vulkan: Lost Planet

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Old School Vibes, the studio behind Primal Survivors. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Choose between 5 weapons cards, Upgrade your abilities in this insane top-down shooter! Arriving at the Lost Planet, Vulkan is surrounded by an variety of hostile creatures in his last mission as an intergalactic bounty-hunter.

    2021Action1.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Army of Ruin

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

    2023ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.

    2024ActionIndieRPG1.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Crafty Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!

    2025Action11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. REPLIKATOR

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Primal Survivors.

    In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Primal Survivors

How much does Primal Survivors cost?
Primal Survivors is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Primal Survivors?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Primal Survivors are Slay The Zone, Woodpunk, Army of Ruin.
Who developed Primal Survivors?
Primal Survivors was developed by Old School Vibes, Gray Boss and published by Old School Vibes, Gray Boss.

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 Primal Survivors.

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