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theHunter: Primal

Developed by Expansive Worlds, Avalanche Studios · Published by Expansive Worlds, Avalanche Studios

ActionAdventureSimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 31, 2015 Price Metacritic49/100 Steam reviews2,959

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Price
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic49/100
Steam reviews2,959
Languages13
Achievements70

Overview

An action, adventure, simulation game by Expansive Worlds, Avalanche Studios, published by Expansive Worlds — single-player, multi-player, co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Hunt - Explore - SurviveThe most realistic prehistoric survival game ever created. Featuring a huge Cretaceous environment populated by horrifying dinosaur all-stars, such as T-Rex, Triceratops, Utahraptor, Velociraptor and Quetzalcoatlus.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 58% positive of 4,067
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:DinosaursSurvivalOpen WorldMultiplayerHuntingAdventureActionSimulationCo-opSingleplayerFirst-PersonFPS

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for theHunter: Primal.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows ® 8/7/Vista/XP
  • Processor: Intel 3 GHz or AMD Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce 8800, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 2400 (NVidia GeForce 8800, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 2400)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Supported languages (13)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainCzechDutchNorwegianPolishPortuguese - BrazilRomanianSwedishRussian

theHunter: Primal FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is theHunter: Primal?

Steam classifies theHunter: Primal as a Action, Adventure, Simulation game, developed by Expansive Worlds, Avalanche Studios. Hunt - Explore - SurviveThe most realistic prehistoric survival game ever created. Featuring a huge Cretaceous environment populated by horrifying dinosaur all-stars, such as T-Rex, Triceratops, Utahraptor, Velociraptor and Quetzalcoatlus.

How much does theHunter: Primal cost?

As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for theHunter: Primal. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.

Is theHunter: Primal single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for theHunter: Primal: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is theHunter: Primal on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists theHunter: Primal for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is theHunter: Primal out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 31, 2015.

What platforms is theHunter: Primal on?

theHunter: Primal is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is theHunter: Primal single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.

How much does theHunter: Primal cost?

A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.

Does theHunter: Primal have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 70 achievements for theHunter: Primal.

What is theHunter: Primal's Metacritic score?

theHunter: Primal has a Metacritic score of 49/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made theHunter: Primal?

theHunter: Primal is developed by Expansive Worlds, Avalanche Studios and published by Expansive Worlds, Avalanche Studios.

Where to get theHunter: Primal

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