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Prehistoric Kingdom
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Prehistoric Kingdom is an upcoming construction and management simulation video game developed by Blue Meridian and published by Crytivo. The game allows players to build a zoo to exhibit dinosaurs and other extinct wildlife. The game was made available under Steam's early access program on April 27, 2022 for Microsoft Windows and macOS, and is also available on the Epic Games Store. It is scheduled for full release… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
374 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
280 positive · 16 negative
95% range 91–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 280 | 16 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 36 | 2 | 34 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
4,084 of 4,492 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 223 yes, 15 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 238 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (6,212 of 6,884 positive).
Players praise the scientifically accurate dinosaur designs and realistic behaviors. [1][2][3] The building and management systems are compared favorably to Planet Zoo. [4][5][6] Some reviewers note performance issues and a confusing tutorial. [7][8][9]
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- [8]
I feel like this game will be 100% worth the purchase in the future, but I can't recommend it in its current state. I've played this on two PC's, both have the recommended requirements and it ran pretty bad on my mid range PC, so there are pretty severe optimization problems. Secondly, the animal logic seems off. Having dinosaurs going thirsty or hungry because the AI can't find its way to the food and water you …
- [4]
I had been following this game's progress for a while, and as a frequent player of Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution, I was very excited about this game. After watching and waiting for a discount, I finally bought it on sale. The building is similar to Planet Zoo, but better? It seems a lot more fluid. I also really love the foliage brush--it makes it super easy to create beautiful enclosures. OMG and don't …
- [10]
This is amazing. I play it with my kid and it's been a magical experience. I particularly like that we see seamless growth from baby to adult for each species. I also have to say its refreshing to see dinosaurs represented as the animals they are, and not like monsters, for a change.
- [2]
when it comes to just gameplay, jurassic world: evolution is better, however dinosaur nerds will prefer this game because the animal designs are actually trying to be accurate instead of using the fictionalized jurassic park versions
- [3]
For anyone looking for detailed and scientifically accurate prehistoric creatures, honestly look no further cause this is the game for you. From the largest dinosaur to the smallest Cenozoic mammal, each are thoroughly researched by the developers and it shows, they have put so much love and care into detailing all of the creatures in this game. They have nailed every checkbox from sound design, animal behaviours …
Summarised from 34 of the 298 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
94% of the 238 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Prehistoric Kingdom. The complaint that keeps coming up: pathing system is frustrating and buggy. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 374 · most liked firstI've got the go ahead to post concept art I did for the Video Game Prehistoric Kingdom. I helped with the design of their Palaeobotany system. First up are the ferns and trees from the 'Coastal' biome. Check out the Dev Diary below to see some of those plants as in-game models!
neutral · AI labelView post →I WANT to rate this highly, but at its current state - and knowing how long it's BEEN in this state, given it's several years into early access atp - I unfortunately can't. It's fun, there's a nice variety of creatures and they all look absolutely lovely. The customization is complex, and you can make your park look however you want. But that's pretty much where my praise ends. Where this game exceeds expectations in it's building and customization, it's also INCREDIBLY confusing and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had been following this game's progress for a while, and as a frequent player of Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution, I was very excited about this game. After watching and waiting for a discount, I finally bought it on sale. The building is similar to Planet Zoo, but better? It seems a lot more fluid. I also really love the foliage brush--it makes it super easy to create beautiful enclosures. OMG and don't get me started on how amazing it is that our employees DO NOT NEED PATHS!!…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel like this game will be 100% worth the purchase in the future, but I can't recommend it in its current state. I've played this on two PC's, both have the recommended requirements and it ran pretty bad on my mid range PC, so there are pretty severe optimization problems. Secondly, the animal logic seems off. Having dinosaurs going thirsty or hungry because the AI can't find its way to the food and water you placed in the enclosure is a good example. Overall; id say be patient on…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is amazing. I play it with my kid and it's been a magical experience. I particularly like that we see seamless growth from baby to adult for each species. I also have to say its refreshing to see dinosaurs represented as the animals they are, and not like monsters, for a change.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is great, but the pathing is so awful it ruins like half the experience. Pathing is EXTREMELY important in a game like this, it's how visitors and keepers get from place to place, but the pathing in Prehistoric Kingdom is just absolute garbage The slightest bump in terrain causes an error and refuses to let you place paths, it's annoying. It's difficult to build ANYTHING that isn't the most basic, flat, boring paths that already take forever because if the terrain is even 1 inch in a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Inspired by @caseyexplosion.bsky.social way of talking about bad game stuff, but uplifting others, got something to say. If you were excited by bay dinos in the Jurassic World Evolution 3 trailer, but like me won't touch stuff with AI, try Prehistoric Kingdom! store.steampowered.com/app/666150/P...
positive · AI labelView post →I like the concept and a lot of the main ideas here, but many of the mechanics of this game leave a lot to be desired. The building system desperately needs snapping (for things like doors or awnings). This leads to a litany of secondary issues that could be resolved or worked around easily. - Different objects seem to use different grid systems. This adds immense tedium to making things fit together. - Most wall mounted objects start in the laying on the ground position. Every single time…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The dinosaur park game I've wanted ever since I was 11. When I was a kid, I played Zoo Tycoon Complete collection and Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Collection, I loved those games and of course I loved making a dinosaur focused park. Dinosaurs have been a passion of mine for so long, When the Jurassic World games were announced I was excited but soon disappointed because it still wasn't exactly what I was seeking. Then came along Prehistoric Kingdom, a beautiful game where the dinosaurs actually…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are currently on a crossroads between this game and Jurassic World Evolution, I strongly recommend this one. Animals in this game have many behaviours, they breed, communicate, form groups and herds and devs aren't even done if it comes to adding new behaviours (with canibalism and fighting behaviours on the way). They feel like alive animals and not ,,assets", as they are called in Jurassic World series. I would also reccommend this game if you are looking for a game with scientifically…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I could play Prehistoric Kingdom finally! I wanted to create a shared exhibit with Tarbosaurus & Deinocheirus not killing each other Tarbo needs tons of area. Deino needs at least 50% of it under water.. Had to submerge an entire spare area otherwise Tarbo would soak with no dry land to walk lmao
neutral · AI labelView post →Its really cool to have a dinosaur based game that at least attempts to keep up with the science. I love feathery dinos, so this get automatic points from me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →when it comes to just gameplay, jurassic world: evolution is better, however dinosaur nerds will prefer this game because the animal designs are actually trying to be accurate instead of using the fictionalized jurassic park versions
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're wondering if you should buy JPE 3 or this, i hope this helps. Why Prehistoric Kingdom? It strives for the scientific and realistic, renditions of all its creatures. This game had plans for babies and custom building modules before JPE 3 announced it. You're purchase goes to a studio and Dev team and company that gives back to the communities its partnered with, vs. a triple A studio you aren't sure even plans to listen to feedback. Graphics are beautiful, the creatures are unique…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been looking at this game for a good time now, heard good things from the internet and friends and finally decided to check it out, especially now that it's on sale. Sadly I cannot say a lot of good things about it, at least not ones that balance out the cons. But I will start with the good things. The models for the animals look insanely good, the growing and the colors on them do not hinder that at all, they are made with a lot of detail and have scientifically accurate designs, which…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'll preface this by saying that I generally, as a rule, don't pick up Early Access games: However I'd been following this games progression for a while & the latest reviews/updates made it seem like a more or less full game was available to play - I wasn't dissapointed! The animals themselves are beautifully rendered & animated, they behave realistically, and the gameplay loop encourages you to place them in natural settings/groups & rewards you for raising family groups. This is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TRICKY ONE TO REVIEW, For me. i will update as the game progresses. its basically planet zoo mechanics, but dino's. Which is AWSOME. iv waited 38 years for a concept like this. pros - graphics and animal behaviour is excellent. beautiful game, easy to understand. the devo has clearly put years of there life into the background of the game which is simply awesome. bad bits - i think this is a one man crew, which is not a bad thing, the complexity of this game is unreal and the person in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have friends who work on Prehistoric Kingdom so I can not just recommend it because it’s good but because the people I know worked hard to make that game as good as it is now
positive · AI labelView post →Prehistoric Kingdom is on discount during the Steam Spring Sale! Grab the game for 30% off, or tell your friends about it! #SteamSpringSale
neutral · AI labelView post →The building system is amazing and easy to learn and use (way easier management compared to Planet Zoo), the creatures look absolutely stunning, and you get to listen to THE Nigel Marvin talk to you about your weird little guys while you play. Worth the time, worth the money, worth the weird little guys, would highly recommend if you're a paleo fan looking to expand your collection of park management games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In this day and age of zoo builders, Prehistoric Kingdom has captured me with its dedication and detail!! I was really eager to get this game after seeing how good the updates have shaped it to be, and the hype is deserved! I admit, I'm a noob at construction, but learning the tools didn't take me long, nor did figuring out the management system. While I can say there are bugs and plenty of ways this game can still be improved on, I'd say that it's VERY enjoyable and worth buying in its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The devs added uniform dino growth, the dinosaurs don't get into boxing matches with each other, and the t rex doesn't look like it has fetal alcohol syndrome. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been following PK for almost it's full development cycle. I played a lot of the initial demo before hunting was taken out, and then played very little since the game went live on Steam. Not very long, perhaps 13 hours of gameplay. I never really touched it. Then Update 17 released that reintroduced combat and hunting, and I haven't touched another game since then, and have added 100+ hours of playtime. (Now over 300 as of this edit) The game acts as my screensaver. I've downloaded a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is fantastic , titanoboa in vivarium ok for dev note we want open habitat rather keeping titanoboa in vivarium ,add more snakes ,water creatures ,live stock live fishes want more realism and performance issues there
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As an early access game there are improvements that can be made here and there in terms of sorting thengs in menus a little better (it would be nice to filter the list of animals in your park to see them by species for instance) But this is honestly an extremely solid game. Especially for one not even in full release yet. The voice over when you add a new species to your park is charming and gives interesting trivia about each animal, it's VERY fun to watch the individual animals run around,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Prehistoric Kingdom is the cultivation of passion and hard work which shows through the animals, features, and improvements the dev team makes each update. The creative ability and freedom of this game is outstanding, especially with me having one the best building experiences I've been able to experience in any modular building game. The dinos in this game are also absolutely stunning with each dino having their own infant version with seamless ontogeny. The graphics however, in my own…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It plays very similarly to games like Planet Zoo, but better. Plus it has a ton of dinosaurs and whatnot which is great. And they don't nickel and dime you to death with DLC.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't recommend Prehistoric Kingdom in its early state. (95% UX issues) While the game is in early access it is still being sold for nearly €20. I will not be positive based on what they can do in the future but review it on what it has now. The game is slated to release this year, I don't see them fixing the issues I address and their roadmap by the years end. We must stop letting games off the hook because they are early access. Basic quality of life features should be an essential…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For anyone looking for detailed and scientifically accurate prehistoric creatures, honestly look no further cause this is the game for you. From the largest dinosaur to the smallest Cenozoic mammal, each are thoroughly researched by the developers and it shows, they have put so much love and care into detailing all of the creatures in this game. They have nailed every checkbox from sound design, animal behaviours down to skin variations, procedural genetics (which you can also control…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the quality of the dinosaurs and the game itself. I always look forward to the next updates that they're making. This may not be a game designed for ecosystems but its features, at the time I'm posting this, have enough things to where you can make a pretty nice ecosystem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if you want a more realistic game than JWE3, and if you want more realistic combat (coming out soon), baby growth, and park management. This is the game for you
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Has a couple of bugs to iron out but otherwise a really solid, fun game. Plays more like Planet Zoo than Jurassic World Evolution and I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys park builders. The dinosaur models are truly phenomenal and, arguably, scientifically accurate. Baby oviraptor
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fantastic game if you are into paleontology, like me:) , the designs are scientifically accurate and the models are well done, the controls are simple and the pathing tools are fantastic. Overall a fantastic game that i would reccomend to anyone interested in paleontology :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When you get into this one, there's no way back. Watching an idea slowly but surely become reality is incredibly satisfying, and the paleo-accurate dinosaurs act so realistically, even down to the seamless growth system. I do love the Evolution series, but honestly after playing them for a while I always get the itch to get back in PK and it ends up being the most definitive dinosaur experience every time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to love this game, but it is unfortunately not optimised enough at present. I had fully game breaking bugs in the first few minutes, visitors never coming, stats not changing, items refusing to be placed down unless I went into grid more AND it auto grouping items placed in quick succession. I had to quit the game 3 times to get visitors to finally start coming in, the tutorial requires you to be in the window for the full incubation duration for the dino part of it, or it just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is fun if you are looking for something a little more detailed, as far as park management, than Jurassic World. Can't wait to see what this is like when it is finished. Would like to see a "easy" setting to let you back away from the management stuff if you want to, and some more quest/mission to do. I played both this and Jurassic World Ev2 & 3, this has a pretty good building customization but it is not a easy to use as JWE 3... would like to see the building system and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Prehistoric Kingdom Devs have confirmed a Patreon will be released soon to help support the game for a better financial stability during these times. I recommend supporting it when it releases also if you buy prehistoric kingdom buy the artbook as well. #Dinosaurs #Game #ParkBuilder #PK
neutral · AI labelView post →Everything's good but everytime I use the paint tool (grass, sand, etc. not forest) or water my game lags a bunch
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah no turns out playing Prehistoric Kingdom and JWE3 made me LESS prepared to play this game what the hell is this pathing and fencing system oh my god
negative · AI labelView post →i cannot stop playing this game dude. probably my favorite modular building mechanics that i've used. i say that and then rage over building lol
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I usually am very picky about games being super high on my recommendation list so just know that as you read this. I play a good bit of park building games and frontier cant even keep up in the dinosaur aspect of these games. This game and studio however, can. The accuracy on a lot of these species is really really nice, and not only that, but the progress they've made even only in the past year is really nice to see! You can tell this studio is truly proud of their project. Lastly, if you do…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing developers with amazing updates. Major competitor to JWE. Has a bright future.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is everything I hoped for in a park builder for prehistoric animals. _______________________________________________________ -It has a perfect building system that is way easier to get into than say PZ and everything feels natural. -The animals are very accurate with even Spinosaurus a. looking great and accurate. Speaking of animals: The roster is fantastic with a wide variety of prehistoric animals, from Tyrannosaurus to Titanoboa and the Wolly Rhino. But it doesn't stop here. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely love this game, I purchased this game about 2 and a half months ago and basically play it bon stop when I have the time, this game is so relaxing and the Devs are so involved with the community. Titanoboa was added to the game a few days ago which was a complete surprise but a welcome one. 10/10 would recommend, plus it's very cheap compared to the competition
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was pretty much going to do the same exact things Prehistoric Kingdom does, but somewhat worse when it came to the dinosaurs aging anyways. Just sucks that this is going to become more and more common with game releases.
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is wonderful, I love how the dinosaurs in this game are based off of realism, while JWE3 is based off of the movies, and both games have great scenery. So if you like the movies better then check out that game, but most importantly, if you enjoy realism then this is the game for you. If your game starts to lag, just lower shadow quality to off and lower FPS to 30, then exit to main menu and resume your game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game absolutely satisfies my love for a dinosaur park simulation. For a small dev team, they've absolutely done a fantastic job. For those hesitating because of the negative reviews, I understand but I STRONGLY suggest getting this game. The bugs are currently being worked on, as proven by recent dev blogs. I am on their Patreon and I am absolutely hyped for the upcoming content. They will MOST LIKELY implement fliers and aquatics if PK is successful upon full release, if i recall…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I LOVE THIS GAME! Accurate dinosaurs, good controls, amazing models, baby development and animations, its all so amazing. I highly recommend this game who loves dinosaurs and zoo games. The devs listen and release amazing updates !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredible game, the animals are of such a high quality. Should you get it now seeing as it is in early access? That depends how you feel, there are definetly some bugs and issues currently, which is to be expected, but I think underneath this is a real gem waiting to be unearthed. I cannot wait until the full game is ready, hence why I am playing in early access :) In terms of the animals the details are exceptional, the management system seems like it has a huge amount of potential.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despide the lower buget that the devs have, Prehistoric Kingdom has done a way better job at implementing game mechanics and making the game run and look better than JWE3. Oh, i don't forget about the realistic dino models that are way better than whatever JW is doing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game so far, although there are some issues that irk me like my Dinosaurs forgetting to drink water and being on the brink of death every couple of minutes. This issue seems to be concentrated, but not limited to, in Oviraptors. The little buggers will stand in a body of water and do all they can to avoid drinking it 😁 Also, it's either me being stupid, or no such option in the game, but it'd be far easier if the game showed you when two objects touched while building. It's kind of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic so far even in early access - lots of freedom in build mode, beutiful scientifically accurate models and designs for all the animals, a really good diverse range of extinct species (not just dinosaurs), and a surprisingly minimal amount of jank/glitchyness for a game still in EA (there are a few bugs I've encontered but nothing too major) Extremely excited for the full release
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't recommend this game, and it's a bummer for me + Dinosaurs look stunning + lots of species + Deep customization - UI is extremely bland and UX makes it feel like a software from work rather than a game - Optimization is TERRIBLE, even for early access, I have an RTX4060ti, 32GB RAM and a i5 13th gen, game doesn't even run at 60fps, deal breaker for me - Crashes frequently, it even crashed my PC once - Everything not related to the animals doesn't look good And it's really important that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is honestly really fun once you get better at it. At first, i had no idea what i was doing.. But after a while, i got the hang of it. It is also easy if you have the right technique
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Special art for Halloween, a FanArt of the game Prehistoric Kingdom. A Charonosaurus, family of Parasaurolophus, investigating a Pumpkin, this is one of my Favorite animals in the Game. Also remember that I am currently open to art commissions of all kinds, if you are interested send me a DM.
neutral · AI labelView post →I really like Prehistoric Kingdom because, to me, it’s like ‘Planet Zoo’ but with dinosaurs, and I really enjoy this video game too. It’s still in development, but it’s already got much more than just the basics, and the design is brilliant. In the future, I’d really love it if they added aviaries for pterodactyls, for example, as well as huge aquariums for mosasaurs or megalodons.... In the meantime, the game is excellent, the interface is good (though perhaps a revamp would be nice, to make…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's been years since I bought Prehistoric Kingdom in Early Access, but back then it was still a bit too uncooked. Now it's been... Probably 5+ years? That gorgeous and well-made game has had time to cook!! Been thinking about getting into some game again, maybe it should be this one.
positive · AI labelView post →Incredibly detail and fun for an early access game, and the constant update is amazing. I've never seen a dinosuar zoo game where you have this much flexibility and customization. There's still small glitches here and there, but if I hadn't known more stuff was to come I would have accepted this as a full game! I also love Garry, praise Garry.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Begun to be obsessed with dinosaurs, mainly t-rexes, and loved this game for the realistic depictions of animal behaviors rather than following the crowd that sees dinosaurs as killing machines. My computer handles this game surprisingly well, despite having it's own issues with overheating on games. Worth a buy even if you don't like tycoon type games, as you can always go into a unlimited sandbox mode. Despite being early access and you can still have issues with bugs, I'd definitely…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey folks, starting early today. Yes, very early. Anyway, going to be doing some Helldiving till normal time, then we will swap to the game picked in my Discord, Prehistoric Kingdom. So come and hang for a while. www.twitch.tv/the_fluffy_d...
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