The dinovania Primal Planet casts you as a prehistoric dad, fighting to protect his family from dinosaurs, savage tribes, and… ancient aliens. When an early trailer debuted on IGN last year, it went viral — earning almost 400K views, 20K likes, and hundreds of heartfelt comments. Now, with a newly updated demo, players can experience the world behind the pixels.
The new demo launches June 9 as part of Steam Next Fest — but creators and press can already request their access.
Primal Planet - Official Reveal Trailer
About the Game
Developed by solo creator Seethingswarm and published by Pretty Soon (Backpack Hero, Havendock), Primal Planet is a dinosaur-powered metroidvania. Its retro pixel-art visuals evoke classic 16-bit adventures. But unlike typical genre entries, this one blends in survival-crafting mechanics and full local co-op support.
You’ll explore mysterious biomes, gather resources, cook meals, build tools, and care for your vulnerable home — all while navigating the emotional stakes of a heartfelt story told entirely without words.
And you don’t have to do it alone. A tiny dino sidekick (Sinosauropteryx) fights alongside you, and a second player can jump in at any time to take control for local co-op. It’s a game about taking care of someone close — whether it’s your daughter or your dino. Pass the controller to a person you love and suddenly it’s not just those funny pixel-art characters looking out for each other.
What Makes It Special
Press & Creator Resources
About the Developer
Seethingswarm is a one-man game studio with 10 years of experience dedicated to creating immersive action-adventure games that captivate players and push the boundaries of storytelling. With a passion for pixel-perfect aesthetics and engaging gameplay mechanics, Seethingswarm strives to deliver unforgettable adventures for players around the world.
About the Publisher
Pretty Soon is an indie games publisher on a simple mission: to be the best choice for solo developers and small teams. Located in Poland, they work with talents spread over the entire world. Their portfolio includes such titles as Backpack Hero, Havendock, Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest, Lyca, Tempus Triad, Primal Planet and others.
Contact & Social Media
Alex Michalska, Pretty Soon: alex.michalska@prettyssoon.games
X / Twitter: https://x.com/ThePrimalPlanet
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kcJ8Vddcjt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primal_planet
The new demo launches June 9 as part of Steam Next Fest — but creators and press can already request their access.
Primal Planet - Official Reveal Trailer
About the Game
Developed by solo creator Seethingswarm and published by Pretty Soon (Backpack Hero, Havendock), Primal Planet is a dinosaur-powered metroidvania. Its retro pixel-art visuals evoke classic 16-bit adventures. But unlike typical genre entries, this one blends in survival-crafting mechanics and full local co-op support.
You’ll explore mysterious biomes, gather resources, cook meals, build tools, and care for your vulnerable home — all while navigating the emotional stakes of a heartfelt story told entirely without words.
And you don’t have to do it alone. A tiny dino sidekick (Sinosauropteryx) fights alongside you, and a second player can jump in at any time to take control for local co-op. It’s a game about taking care of someone close — whether it’s your daughter or your dino. Pass the controller to a person you love and suddenly it’s not just those funny pixel-art characters looking out for each other.
What Makes It Special
- Retro looks, modern gameplay – organic crafting, environmental puzzles, and village care – a fresh take on metroidvania.
- No dialogue – just gasps and gestures. Still, it breaks your heart.
- Explore the primeval – discover diverse biomes, encounter a vast array of dinosaurs, from the majestic Apatosaurus to the terrifying Carnotaurus.
- Play together – Local co-op lets a second player join as a small dinosaur sidekick.
- Demo Release: June 9, 2025
- Platform: PC via Steam
- Festival Dates: June 9–16, 2025
- Planned Full Release: Later in 2025
Press & Creator Resources
- Official Reveal Trailer from IGN
- Developer’s Website
- Demo Key Requests: Available now — reach out for access ahead of the festival.
- No embargo.
About the Developer
Seethingswarm is a one-man game studio with 10 years of experience dedicated to creating immersive action-adventure games that captivate players and push the boundaries of storytelling. With a passion for pixel-perfect aesthetics and engaging gameplay mechanics, Seethingswarm strives to deliver unforgettable adventures for players around the world.
About the Publisher
Pretty Soon is an indie games publisher on a simple mission: to be the best choice for solo developers and small teams. Located in Poland, they work with talents spread over the entire world. Their portfolio includes such titles as Backpack Hero, Havendock, Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest, Lyca, Tempus Triad, Primal Planet and others.
Contact & Social Media
Alex Michalska, Pretty Soon: alex.michalska@prettyssoon.games
X / Twitter: https://x.com/ThePrimalPlanet
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kcJ8Vddcjt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primal_planet