- #1 Dawn of Man
97% matchVery Positive87% of 17,635 reviews2019
Dev: Madruga Works
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Why similar: Colony Sim 36.1% ★, City Builder 33.9%, Survival 13.3%, Strategy 6.8%, RTS 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep colony-sim that perfectly captures the struggle of guiding a prehistoric tribe through the ages.
- #2 WAR PARTY
96% matchMixed69% of 455 reviews2019
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
War Party is a strategy game where you enter a prehistoric world of Dinosaurs, Cavemen and Magic! Build up your chosen faction, gather resources, explore the land and command them against enemy tribes and wildlife! Will your story be about Life, Death or Balance? Can you survive?
Why similar: Dinosaurs 45.2% ★, RTS 25.7%, City Builder 20.8%, Strategy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An RTS game that features dinosaur combat and base-building in a prehistoric setting similar to the seed game.
- #3 Sapiens
96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,103 reviews2022
Dev: Majic Jungle
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Create your own prehistoric civilization and lead your tribe in a world you shape. Start with nothing, build towns and industry, and advance through thousands of years of technological breakthroughs in this intimate yet expansive colony sim.
Why similar: Colony Sim 42.1% ★, City Builder 30.9%, Survival 15.7%, Strategy 6.7%, Adventure 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A colony-sim focused on the early stages of human development, emphasizing exploration and resource management.
- #4 Colony Survival
95% matchVery Positive92% of 8,816 reviews2017
Dev: Pipliz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Colony Survival is a unique first-person strategy game developed by a two-man team. Build your own colony in a voxel world. Command guards, farmers, miners and other colonists. Defend your colony against the horde of monsters that attacks every night!
Why similar: Colony Sim 40.8% ★, Survival 16.6%, City Builder 13.2%, Zombies 8.3%, Co-op 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based colony-sim that emphasizes base defense and resource management against waves of enemies.
- #5 Primitive Society Simulator
94% matchVery Positive83% of 687 reviews2024
Dev: YSH BigDovePub: YSH Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A colony-building game combined with grand strategy elements. Play as a tribal leader, guiding your people from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Survive, multiply, and compete for territory among ancient nations.
Why similar: Colony Sim 51.8% ★, City Builder 39%, Strategy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the management and development of a primitive society with deep simulation elements.
- #6 Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 11,316 reviews2020
Dev: Panache Digital GamesPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Survive your evolution in Neogene Africa starting 10 million years ago. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person open world survival game where you Explore, Expand, and Evolve to advance your clan to the next generation in the exciting new adventure from Panache Digital Games.
Why similar: Survival 76%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive survival game that tasks you with guiding a lineage of hominids through the prehistoric wilderness.
- #7 Parkasaurus
93% matchVery Positive93% of 3,092 reviews2020
Dev: Washbear Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Parkasaurus is a dinosaur tycoon management simulation where you take care of your dinosaurs by constructing well-designed exhibits, researching specialized technologies, and maximizing profits to expand into the ultimate dinosaur theme park. Do you favor development for guests or your dinosaurs?
Why similar: Dinosaurs 54.4% ★, City Builder 25.7%, Comedy 11%, Strategy 4.3%, Colorful 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a lighthearted management experience focused on caring for and exhibiting various dinosaur species.
- #8 ARK: Survival Evolved
92% matchVery Positive83% of 763,144 reviews2017
Dev: Studio Wildcard
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 200.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 61.1% ★, Survival 23.5%, Co-op 11.3%, Adventure 3.1%, Indie 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive dinosaur survival game that features extensive base-building and tribe-like mechanics.
- #9 Dino Nest
91% matchVery Positive94% of 270 reviews2022
Dev: Raptor Claw Games
Windows
Dinosaur survival management game. Lead your own pack of dinos and feed to grow bigger. Can you survive or will you become extinct?
Why similar: Dinosaurs 65% ★, Survival 18.1%, Strategy 10.3%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy simulation game centered on dinosaur survival and colony growth.
- #10 Polylithic
90% matchMixed69% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: polyperfectPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Polylithic is a survival game unlike any other, set in the most pivotal moment in mankind's history: the Stone Age. Experience life as a Paleolithic hunter-gatherer, settle down as a Neolithic farmer, form tribes in co-op multiplayer, or go at it alone in a world where we're not yet apex predators.
Why similar: Colony Sim 48.7% ★, Survival 25.7%, Strategy 8.5%, Colorful 7.1%, Adventure 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-crafting game set in the Stone Age that focuses on base-building and open-world exploration.
- #11 Caveman Warriors
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 51.5% ★, Side Scroller 14.5%, Co-op 14%, 2D 5.1%, Adventure 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op action game that captures the chaotic, prehistoric aesthetic of the seed title.
- #12 Primal Planet
87% matchVery Positive89% of 597 reviews2025
Dev: SeethingswarmPub: Pretty Soon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 49.1% ★, Co-op 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that features a beautiful, dangerous world filled with dinosaurs.
- #13 Conan Unconquered
89% matchMixed68% of 1,848 reviews2019
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph comes the first ever survival RTS set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Play solo or team up in multiplayer in Conan Unconquered’s action-packed co-op Mode where you build a shared stronghold and fend off the hordes together.
Why similar: RTS 26.6%, City Builder 21.5%, Destruction 17.6%, Strategy 15.1%, Co-op 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: An RTS survival game that requires constant base defense and resource management against overwhelming odds.
- #14 There Was A Caveman
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 174 reviews2015
Dev: Nauris Amatnieks
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
There Was A Caveman is a prehistoric themed, retro styled, action platformer. With challenging gameplay that will keep you on your toes. Get ready to die and die a lot.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 73.5% ★, Colorful 7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Side Scroller 5.4%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer that leans into the prehistoric theme with a distinct visual style.
- #15 Stonehearth
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 12,970 reviews2018
Dev: Radiant EntertainmentPub: (none)
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pioneer a living world full of warmth, heroism, and mystery. Help a small group of settlers build a home for themselves in a forgotten land. Establish a food supply, build shelter, defend your people, monitor their moods, and find a way to grow and expand, facing challenges at every step.
Why similar: Colony Sim 44.9% ★, City Builder 32.2%, Survival 13.6%, Strategy 7.2%, Indie 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming colony-sim that emphasizes building, town management, and defending your people from threats.
- #16 Paleon
86% matchVery Positive83% of 406 reviews2023
Dev: Paleodev
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Your time machine is broken. And it looks like you are stuck in the past. Try to create your own civilization and return home!
Why similar: Colony Sim 45.1% ★, City Builder 21.1%, Survival 17.7%, Strategy 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A colony-sim that focuses on the survival and development of a prehistoric tribe.
- #17 Dungeon Village 2
85% matchVery Positive87% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: Colony Sim 30.5% ★, City Builder 22.4%, Dinosaurs 17.3% ★, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A management-sim that shares the colony-building and character-growth aspects of the seed game.
- #18 New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
86% matchMixed52% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
We’re back in the distant Past, when “Rock & Roll” was just about rocks and “Fast food”, a dinner that you couldn’t catch. 2 cave dudes named Joe & Mac live in a peaceful and cool village. Cool it was, until a bogus bunch of Neanderthal snatched all the village’s women!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 40.9% ★, Side Scroller 15.8%, Co-op 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Comedy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer that captures the fun, prehistoric action of the genre.
- #19 Banished
84% matchVery Positive90% of 42,988 reviews2014
Dev: Shining Rock Software LLC
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.
Why similar: Colony Sim 41.5% ★, City Builder 33.6%, Survival 12.5%, Strategy 8%, RTS 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic survival-focused city-builder that tests your ability to keep a small population alive in harsh conditions.
- #20 Kingdom Two Crowns
83% matchVery Positive90% of 37,612 reviews2018
Dev: Stumpy🐙SquidPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Why similar: Colony Sim 29.5% ★, City Builder 26.8%, Co-op 14%, Survival 13.6%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling strategy game that features base-building and resource management with a unique aesthetic.
- #21 Far Cry® Primal
82% matchVery Positive86% of 39,079 reviews2016
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Why similar: Survival 81.5%, Adventure 14.7%, Strategy 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that places you in the Stone Age, focusing on survival and tribe leadership.
- #22 Beastie Bay DX
81% matchVery Positive82% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Develop a deserted island and collect rare monsters!
Why similar: Colony Sim 38.7% ★, City Builder 25.2%, Dinosaurs 15.5% ★, Survival 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-strategy hybrid that involves managing a colony and exploring a wild environment.
- #23 Dwarf Fortress
78% matchVery Positive95% of 30,806 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Why similar: Colony Sim 41% ★, City Builder 30.4%, Survival 18.6%, Strategy 10%
Why You'll Like It: The ultimate colony-sim that offers unparalleled depth in managing a group of individuals in a dangerous world.
- #24 Prehistoric Tales
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2016
Dev: AmegamiPub: Alawar Casual
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
By a twist of fate, you turn out to be the chief of a small tribe of islanders invaded by neighbors. In order to deal with the invasion, collect food and resources, teach an army, and prove yourself as a strategist in captivating step-by-step battles!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 64.2% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual strategy game that tasks you with managing a tribe through various prehistoric challenges.
- #25 Cavern Adventurers
79% matchMixed66% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Build an underground network of caves in this fantasy-themed management sim.
Why similar: Colony Sim 37.9% ★, City Builder 27.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Survival 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation game that focuses on building and managing a small prehistoric community.
- #26 Rise of Man
84% matchVery Negative18% of 147 reviews2017
Dev: Darkcross Games
Windows · Mac
Rise of Man is a pre historic strategy game with city building and survival elements. Can you guide your people through the ages and conquer all the challenges ahead of them.
Why similar: Strategy 71.4%, Indie 28.6%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation strategy game that tracks the evolution and survival of early human groups.
- #27 Day D: Tower Rush
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 291 reviews2016
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Onwards to the past! Learn the real power of science! Help the professor and his loyal companion deal with hordes of dinosaurs.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 62.4% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Survival 7.7%, Comedy 6.9%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy tower defense game that utilizes dinosaur themes and prehistoric combat.
- #28 MULTIPLAYER CAVEMEN
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 248 reviews2023
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
MULTIPLAYER CAVEMEN - The Village is being taken over by DinoSaurs. Can You and Your Pack Survive ?
Why similar: Dinosaurs 70.2% ★, Co-op 16.4%, Survival 10.5%, Indie 2.9%
- #29 Cartoon Survivor
75% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Spunge Games Pty Ltd
Windows
Survive the wildest adventure of your life in Cartoon Survivor! Run, jump, and glide through a vibrant prehistoric world filled with dangerous creatures and crazy obstacles. Can you outlast the chaos and save the show? It’s time to prove you’ve got what it takes!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 72.1% ★, Cartoony 14.6%, Adventure 8%, Indie 5.3%
- #30 Tribe Dash - Stone Age Time Management
76% matchVery Positive84% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: Matryoshka
Windows
Tribe Dash is a Stone Age time management simulator! Hunt, collect resources, and search for treasure on lost islands playing as the leader of a Stone Age tribe in this exciting adventure game!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 54.9% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Cartoony 12.6%, Colorful 5.2%, 2D 4.8%
- #31 Banana Drama
75% matchVery Positive94% of 304 reviews2022
Dev: DommenussPub: artifact design GbR
Windows · Mac · Linux
Banana Drama is an independent RTS game. It offers a singleplayer and online multiplayer experience. Your monkey king is held captive by evil dinos - he needs help! Be part of the banana crew and join us on Discord!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 24.2% ★, Colony Sim 21.6% ★, Action RTS 21.2% ★, RTS 16.8%, Cartoony 7.2%
- #32 Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,447 reviews2016
Dev: GrabTheGames StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga is a retro inspired platformer adventure game set in fantasy prehistoric time. You play as a Caveman, exploring various levels and overcoming physical obstacles. Levels become increasingly more difficult as you encounter enemies, obstacles, traps and more!
Why similar: Comedy 38.7%, Indie 23.7%, Adventure 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 14%
- #33 Dinosaur World
74% matchMixed64% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Dinosaur StudioPub: CoolRabbit Games
Windows
Dinosaur World is a survival game about dinosaurs.
Why similar: Survival 77.9%, Dinosaurs 19.3% ★, Adventure 1.6%, Indie 1.2%
- #34 Life is Hard
76% matchMixed62% of 558 reviews2021
Dev: Pirozhok Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Life is Hard is a godsim town simulator game developed by a two-man-team. Your main aim here is to manage your town. Expand your domain, prevent famine, make war, trade with others, attract new people. Make history!
Why similar: Strategy 47.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Indie 15.7%, Adventure 14.5%, 2D 6%
- #35 TFC: The Fertile Crescent
73% matchVery Positive89% of 361 reviews2024
Dev: Wield InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.7% ★, City Builder 22%, RTS 20.2%, Co-op 10.8%, Strategy 7%
- #36 Dungeon Village
74% matchVery Positive89% of 781 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Build a heroic hamlet that warriors and merchants can call home!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 36.8% ★, Colony Sim 30% ★, City Builder 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, 2D Platformer 2.2%
- #37 Mesozoica
79% matchMostly Negative22% of 588 reviews2018
Dev: Underdog Interactive
Windows
Mesozoica - A full featured dinosaur theme park tycoon simulator in which you focus on the construction and management of your dinosaur wonderland. From choosing your starting company to your prime attraction, everything lies in your hands.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 80.9% ★, Strategy 10.9%, Adventure 4.3%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dinosaur-themed management game that focuses on building and maintaining a prehistoric park.
- #38 Settlement Survival
72% matchVery Positive86% of 7,842 reviews2022
Dev: Gleamer StudioPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.
Why similar: Colony Sim 36.1% ★, City Builder 32.8%, Survival 16.1%, Strategy 5.3%, Hand-drawn 4.6%
- #39 Caveman Alive
78% matchMostly Negative38% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Dwarven potion brewPub: Sacred Grab Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Caveman Alive - is a very simple platformer with elements of survival. Imagine that you were the last of your tribe. Everywhere are many enemies, thirsty for your death, and the main problem is hunger.
Why similar: Adventure 54.5%, Indie 45.5%
Why You'll Like It: A simple adventure game that captures the basic premise of surviving as a caveman in a wild world.
- #40 DinoSystem
73% matchVery Positive89% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Daniele Ferraro
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A 2D ecosystem and survival simulation where you can manage the ecology of an evolving island or survive on it as a human, facing realistic survival mechanics and a deep character progression system.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 74% ★, Survival 20%, Indie 3.9%, 2D 2%
- #41 Craft The World
71% matchVery Positive88% of 16,818 reviews2014
Dev: Dekovir EntertainmentPub: Dekovir Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Why similar: Colony Sim 52.8% ★, Survival 17.4%, City Builder 15.9%, Strategy 7.7%, 2D 2.5%
- #42 Dino Survivors
71% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luminescent
Windows
Face hordes of Dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures in this survival game with minimalist gameplay! Dino Survivors is a casual game with Roguelite elements, where you need to be faster and survive several species of extinct animals. Your choices will determine this.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 74.2% ★, Survival 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 2.4%
- #43 The Pyraplex
70% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!
Why similar: Colony Sim 39.1% ★, City Builder 26.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
- #44 Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 403 reviews2013
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Rocket Smash Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Pick your faction, Monster, strategy, and find out who gets to become King of the Undead!
Why similar: RTS 32.5%, Zombies 29.6%, Strategy 27.8%, Indie 10.1%
- #45 DinoScape
70% matchVery Positive81% of 249 reviews2021
Dev: TomaryPub: DinoScape
Windows
As a brave caveman, save the dinosaurs from extinction! Try to escape from meteorids, lava, sharp teeth and deep abysses together with your riding dinosaur.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 39.7%, Cartoony 23.9%, Adventure 21%, Colorful 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #46 Crab God
68% matchVery Positive84% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Chaos Theory GamesPub: Firesquid
Windows
Crab God is an atmospheric underwater strategy game. Guide your Crabling colony through wild ocean depths, and defend the egg of the next Crab God.Restore and protect diverse coral reefs, making a difference in the real world as you progress in-game. Make waves, praise the claw!
Why similar: Colony Sim 29.7% ★, RTS 22.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Survival 14.2%, Strategy 7.7%
- #47 Collision Course
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 308 reviews2017
Dev: Crynosaurs
Windows
A comet is hurtling toward the planet! Sneak, scavenge and blast your way through an immersive prehistoric world filled with Humans, Dinosaurs, Droids and Mother Nature’s fury!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 78.8% ★, Survival 9.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.1%
- #48 Primal Carnage
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,816 reviews2012
Dev: Lukewarm MediaPub: Circle 5 Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A savage online shooter, where players do battle as man or beast in class-based deathmatches and a frantic escape mode. Unleash your inner dinosaur!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 85.5% ★, Survival 4.9%, Co-op 4.5%, Strategy 2.6%, Indie 1.6%
- #49 Scarecropia
67% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: JYP Studio
Windows
Here is Scarecropia! Lead at most 400 people to build a settlement. Arm your village to fight against the Goblin army, or invest limited resources in yourself to become unparalleled! Take every cost to survive!
Why similar: Action RTS 21.8% ★, Colony Sim 20.2% ★, City Builder 15.2%, RTS 14.4%, Survival 8.9%
- #50 The Isle
67% matchVery Positive80% of 107,823 reviews2015
Dev: Afterthought LLC
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 123.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 72.6% ★, Survival 16.7%, Co-op 5.8%, Strategy 2.1%, Adventure 1.9%
- #51 Dinotica
64% matchVery Positive87% of 822 reviews2025
Dev: XA StudioPub: Celestial Studio
Windows
Welcome to Dinotica! Stomp into a mysterious and dangerous world filled with action, adventure, and companionship! Together, you'll fight, build, farm, and more as you work toward creating a unique home that is truly your own.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 61.1% ★, Co-op 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Strategy 7.3%, 2D 3.3%
- #52 Lost Eden
69% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2017
Dev: Cryo InteractivePub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
An adventure-strategy game set in a fantastic world where dinosaurs and humans co-exist.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 73.2% ★, Adventure 13.6%, Strategy 13.3%
- #53 Lost Artifacts - Ancient Tribe Survival
69% matchVery Positive93% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lost Artifacts — Restore the ancient city and defeat the dark priest!
Why similar: Strategy 32.6%, Cartoony 31.7%, Adventure 14.4%, 2D 12.6%, Indie 8.6%
- #54 Survivor Squad
70% matchMixed69% of 884 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Survivor Squad is a Strategy Action game where you control a Squad of up to four survivors and guide them through a highly randomized world looking for supplies to aid you on your journey.
Why similar: Zombies 39.7%, Survival 28.1%, Strategy 21.4%, Indie 8.6%, 2D 2.2%
- #55 Cavegirl Adventures
69% matchMixed58% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Bedrock Tribes
Windows
Cavegirl adventures is a game for platformer fans. Jump across vibrant levels and collect giant eggs to feed your tribe. Watch out for sharp thorns and dangerous plants on your way to victory!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, Hand-drawn 25.6%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Colorful 9.8%, Adventure 6.5%
- #56 The Tribe Must Survive
66% matchMixed68% of 206 reviews2024
Dev: Walking Tree Games GmbH
Windows · Mac
The Tribe Must Survive is a survival base builder strategy game set in a harsh Lovecraftian Stone Age. Build your camp, overcome disasters and uncover new areas. Manage fears and diminish internal conflicts, as your Tribe grows. Every decision matters. Will your Tribe survive?
Why similar: Colony Sim 58.2% ★, Survival 27.2%, Strategy 14.5%
- #57 PixARK
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 12,998 reviews2019
Dev: Snail Games USA
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Enter a world of mystery, danger, ancient dinosaurs, mythical beasts, and cubes! Work by yourself or with a tribe of others to gather materials, craft useful items, tame wild creatures, and build huge bases to survive in PixARK!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 53.6% ★, Survival 22.1%, Co-op 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Strategy 5.5%
- #58 Jurassic Attack
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: LTZinc
Windows
Jurassic Attack - is a dizzy 3D shooter with surviving and hardcore elements during the Jurassic period. The main point of the game includes that you will have to survive among bloodthirsty lizards having minimal resources.
Why similar: Survival 54.5%, Adventure 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Indie 11.2%, Comedy 4.1%
- #59 Phoenix Hope
67% matchMixed61% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Honorable Pixel
Windows
Phoenix Hope is a pixel art 2D real-time, side-view strategy game in which you must develop your colony during the day and repel waves of monsters at night.
Why similar: Colony Sim 30.7% ★, RTS 18.8%, Survival 15.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Strategy 9.6%