Primeval

Prehistoric survival sandbox with shared progress between solo and multiplayer

Exhibyte · Released Jan 19, 2025

Action Adventure Indie Massively Multiplayer Simulation

Reviews: Mixed; 58% of 81
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 8, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 960; 16 GB RAM · 25 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Primeval?

You control a dinosaur or another prehistoric animal in an open world, hunting and defending territory as you grow from hatchling to adult. Evolution points unlock talents and traits, while gathering resources and building nests help you raise the next generation.

For you if...

+you want to control land, sea, and flying creatures

Not for you if...

−you prefer short matches over persistent survival

What players say

58% of 81 reviews are positive

Players praise the creature designs and the developer's continued updates. Recent complaints center on poor performance, frequent crashes, and difficulty using basic interactions.

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Primeval system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 960, 16 GB RAM, 25 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 3.0 GHz or faster.
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280X series card or higher.
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 25 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: * Broadband internet connection required for multiplayer-mode, not required for singleplayer-mode.

OS: Windows 11
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 3.4 GHz or faster.
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 25 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: * Broadband internet connection required for multiplayer-mode, not required for singleplayer-mode.

Does Primeval have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online; MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Primeval run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, HDR
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Primeval use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam