The best games with dinosaurs

17 days ago, by Enzo

Since the dawn of time, dinosaurs have fascinated and impressed us in equal measure. Their strength, their mystery, and their sudden disappearance make them ideal subjects for the world of video games. Today, many games allow players to survive, build, explore, or even coexist with these giants from another age. In this article, we present a full selection of the best dinosaur games, along with a quick overview of interesting upcoming projects.

Let’s begin with the latest entry in the most famous franchise: ARK Survival Ascended, which has become a must-have reference in the survival genre. The game stands out for its giant open world, deep gameplay, and the ability to tame prehistoric creatures in order to survive. Both coop and resource management make it a rich and demanding experience. There's a more accessible alternative to this title with PixARK, whose voxel-based style is reminiscent of popular building games and offers a lighter experience while retaining the core essence of the original.

Now, let’s take a look at more modest titles before going back to the bigger ones. In Dinocop, humans had the strange idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life, and ever since, relations between the two species have been tense, to say somehthing. You play as the only dinosaur who has become a police officer, solving cases while facing existential dilemmas. Paleopines is another soothing experience that offers a different approach: there's no hardcore survival to be found here, but rather a gentle adventure focused on friendship with these prehistoric animals. Finally, 101 Dino Cats delivers a particularly intense experience: coloring these giant reptiles, with a cute artistic direction.

It was only a matter of time before LEGO joined in the fun of the dinosaurs, and it has done so with LEGO Jurassic World. Perfect for all audiences, it combines humor, exploration, and puzzles while revisiting the saga’s greatest moments. For park management gameplay, you can go for Jurassic World Evolution 3, or Prehistoric Kingdom if you want something more creative. For a remastered classic, you can look forward to Dino Crisis.

Beyond the games already available, there are several upcoming titles are worth noting. Both developed by Saber Interactive, Turok Origins and Jurassic Park: Survival are quite anticipated titles, although no release window has been announced. In this new Turok, players take on the role of the legendary warrior of the same name, tasked with defending humanity against fierce dinosaurs and an extraterrestrial threat aiming to erase all human presence from the galaxy. In the latter, players return to Isla Nublar the day after the events of Jurassic Park and play as the scientist Maya in an immersive first-person adventure.

Finally, here we have a few other announced titles that already have playable demos. Dinoblade lets players chain together impressive battles with these massive reptiles, wielding a colossal sword. Playable in co-op, Clawed places players in the heart of a secret mission where they must fight their way through biomes, tunnels, and deadly enclosures. Repterra, meanwhile, is a survival RTS focused on base-building in a world overrun by dinosaurs. All three are expected in 2026.

This selection makes it clear that video games featuring prehistoric creatures offer an impressive diversity of experiences, ranging from intense survival to creative management, as well as relaxing or narrative-driven adventures. Whether you enjoy action, management, exploration, or relaxation, there’s sure to be a title that immerses you in a world populated by ancient reptiles.