Primal Planet

 
Dinosaurs, alien tech, and a family to protect. Primal Planet blends classic Metroidvania exploration with survival and crafting, then throws you into a living world that keeps pushing back. One wrong read, and that peaceful valley turns into a sprint for your life.
What the game is about
You start as a cave dweller on a lush, hostile planet. Craft tools, hunt, and learn to read the terrain. Then the curveball hits: a sci‑fi thread winds through the world, pulling the story from primal struggle into a bigger mystery. It’s a solo‑developed project with tight pixel art, deliberate combat, and a focus on player choice—fight, stalk, or outsmart. Along the way, village building and skill upgrades shape a personal playstyle, from ranged kiting to bruiser setups with shields and spears.
How it plays
Movement is snappy, and the map hides smart shortcuts. Biomes feel distinct—dense forests, wind‑scarred plains, cave networks, even ocean paths. Tracking matters: footprints, scavenger birds, and sound cues help plan an approach. Combat rewards spacing and timing more than button mashing. Traps, bait, and fire tools stack the odds; panic burns resources. Co‑op lets a second player jump in as Sino, a nimble sinosauropteryx, turning set‑pieces into cooperative puzzles and crowd‑control tests.
Quick facts

Release Date: July 28, 2025
Developer: Seethingswarm
Genre: Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Survival
Setting: Primeval world with dinosaurs and a subtle sci‑fi arc
Features: Crafting, base/village building, tracking and hunting, boss fights, local co‑op
Special Features: Migrating wildlife, reactive AI packs, skill trees, alien technology to uncover

Why experienced players click with it
It doesn’t hold your hand. Routes are earned with tools and knowledge. The first hours teach the ropes, then the map opens and the ecosystem starts to bite. Builds genuinely change the rhythm, and co‑op adds creative solutions without trivializing the danger. It’s the kind of game where a well‑timed trap feels better than a bigger number.
Highlights that stand out

Meaningful progression: Blueprints and skills unlock distinct lanes—trapper, spear duelist, ranged hunter, hybrid support.
Systems that talk: Weather, stamina, and noise feed into stealth and pursuit, not just stats on a sheet.
Exploration with intent: Optional routes hide upgrades; curiosity is rewarded, not punished.
Co‑op with purpose: Sino’s agility complements the caveman’s toolkit for traversal and crowd control.
Story with texture: A family thread grounds the stakes while the sci‑fi layer recontextualizes the world.