Rank 01Why this
Also Dinosaurs and Mining, like Fossil Hunters.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like Fossil Hunters
- 20 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Fossil Hunters also play
The closest matches to Fossil Hunters: Dinosaur Fossil Hunter, Primal Planet, Core Keeper, LEGO® Jurassic World, and Mining Merchant. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares co op multiplayer with Fossil Hunters.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Same cozy mood as Fossil Hunters.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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LEGO® Jurassic World
Why this: Same chill mood as Fossil Hunters.
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Mining Merchant
Why this: Also Underground and Mining, like Fossil Hunters.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Reptoid Games
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 81% of 32 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Assemble absurd dinosaur skeletons
- Explore journal entries for story
- Local co op up to four players
- Chill
- Cozy
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Fossil Hunters at current Steam store prices.
Cat Quest III
Why this: Same chill mood as Fossil Hunters.
Miner: Dig Deep
Why this: Also Underground and Mining, like Fossil Hunters.
Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Fossil Hunters.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Primal Planet
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Fossil Hunters.
Core Keeper
Why this: Same cozy mood as Fossil Hunters.
LEGO® Jurassic World
Why this: Same chill mood as Fossil Hunters.
A Game About Digging A Hole™
Why this: Also Underground and Mining, like Fossil Hunters.
About Fossil Hunters
The closest matches to Fossil Hunters: Dinosaur Fossil Hunter, Primal Planet, Core Keeper, LEGO® Jurassic World, and Mining Merchant. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Fossil Hunters is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dinosaur Fossil Hunter, Primal Planet and Core Keeper — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and relaxing, and single out its cave in physics and co op multiplayer. 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 Fossil Hunters: A casual action-adventure game about digging for fossils and building your own dinosaurs.
Is Fossil Hunters worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 32 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Assemble absurd dinosaur skeletons
- Explore journal entries for story
- Local co op up to four players
- Manage cave ins and magma lizards
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Good , maybe for a tablet app ...But.... The whole concept is great ... I mean graphic wise, movement.. the template is well done ... BUT .. theres nothing ... nothing to do ... always the same dig up 3-5 piece .... turn them to fit …”
People who play it also play: Dinosaur Fossil Hunter, Primal Planet, Core Keeper
Frequently asked about Fossil Hunters
Can I run it?
Does Fossil Hunters run on Steam Deck?
Fossil Hunters is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Fossil Hunters cost?
Fossil Hunters is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Fossil Hunters have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Fossil Hunters supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Fossil Hunters?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fossil Hunters are Dinosaur Fossil Hunter, Primal Planet, Core Keeper.
Who developed Fossil Hunters?
Fossil Hunters was developed by Reptoid Games.