Rank 01Games like Primal Planet
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Primal Planet also play
The closest matches to Primal Planet: Dinotica, BLADECHIMERA, Guns of Fury, Rain World, and Prince of Persia The Lost Crown. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Primal Planet.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and skill progression with Primal Planet.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Rain World
Why this: Shares ecosystem simulation with Primal Planet.
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Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Primal Planet.
Rank 06 
Ghost Song
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Primal Planet.
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Constance
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Emotional, like Primal Planet.
Rank 08 
JumpJet Rex
Why this: Also Dinosaurs and Side Scroller, like Primal Planet.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Primal Planet
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2BLADECHIMERA
Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Primal Planet.
- 92% of 694 reviews
- 3Guns of Fury
Shares metroidvania exploration and skill progression with Primal Planet.
- 88% of 468 reviews
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- 5Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Shares metroidvania exploration with Primal Planet.
- 85% of 2,779 reviews
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- 20ARK: Survival Ascended
Shares dinosaur riding and co op multiplayer with Primal Planet.
- 60% of 53,496 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Seethingswarm
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 90% of 299 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 77
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Charming dinosaur companion that doubles as a co op character
- Dinosaurs feel like living creatures in a dynamic world
- Map exploration rewards curiosity with hidden secrets
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Primal Planet at current Steam store prices.
Monster Sanctuary
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Primal Planet.
ARK: Survival Ascended
Why this: Shares dinosaur riding and co op multiplayer with Primal Planet.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration with Primal Planet.
Curse of the Sea Rats
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Primal Planet.
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Primal Planet.
Quarion
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and exploration with Primal Planet.
Xanthiom Zero
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Primal Planet.
Creatures of Ava
Why this: Shares character progression and exploration with Primal Planet.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Primal Planet.
Guns of Fury
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and skill progression with Primal Planet.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Primal Planet.
Ghost Song
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Primal Planet.
Constance
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Emotional, like Primal Planet.
About Primal Planet
The closest matches to Primal Planet: Dinotica, BLADECHIMERA, Guns of Fury, Rain World, and Prince of Persia The Lost Crown. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Primal Planet is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dinotica, BLADECHIMERA and Guns of Fury — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its base building and character progression. 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.
About Primal Planet: 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!
Is Primal Planet worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 299 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.3 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming dinosaur companion that doubles as a co op character
- Dinosaurs feel like living creatures in a dynamic world
- Map exploration rewards curiosity with hidden secrets
- Non linear exploration of a prehistoric world teeming with wildlife
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Good game just disappointed in how co-op turned out and that was my main draw, a co-op metroidvania. Me and the wife were excited to play co-op only to realize one of us had to be the little dino. The little dino has a MUCH smaller skill…”
“I was so excited to play this. I think I've spent enough time to fully get it. And its kinda a let down. Unfortunately as you progress through the levels they all look the same. Nothing really changes. So you are left to grind in…”
People who play it also play: Dinotica, BLADECHIMERA, Guns of Fury
Frequently asked about Primal Planet
Can I run it?
Is Primal Planet verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Primal Planet is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Primal Planet cost?
Primal Planet is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Primal Planet have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Primal Planet supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Primal Planet?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Primal Planet are Dinotica, BLADECHIMERA, Guns of Fury.
Who developed Primal Planet?
Primal Planet was developed by Seethingswarm and published by Pretty Soon.