Action · March 31, 2015
theHunter: Primal (2015)
Hunt - Explore - Survive Welcome Pioneer! Step into a huge Cretaceous world (24 km² / 9.3 mi²) where the very environment will test your survival skills to the max. This is the planet of Primal Eden. Help us reclaim, subdue and eradicate the savage wilderness so that we may plant the seed of civilization in its place. If you are successful, we will permanently erase your criminal records. If you fail, your dead body's nourishing of wild plants and animals will be seen as treason against the Expansive Galaxies Corporation and your extended family will be volunteered as Pioneers. There should be some supplies in your drop pod to get you started. In order to survive, you will need to explore the world in search of more powerful weapons, clothing and ammo. Sounds easy? Well, not only is the island littered with poisonous plants, but deadly dinosaurs roam the island looking to feast on the weak . Planet Primal Eden is inhabited by 5 different dinosaur species , including the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and the much-dreaded Quetzalcoatlus, a.k.a. Menace of the Skies. Careful planning, cooperation and backpacks filled with ammo and weapons are crucial to your survival. theHunter: Primal is a new instalment in the highly popular and critically acclaimed theHunter franchise, created by Expansive Worlds and Avalanche Studios. Since its release, the original game has grown into a 5 million strong player community, and is still growing rapidly. theHunter: Primal offers both single player and multiplayer modes, with the option of creating private gaming sessions. If you are looking for a serious challenge, turn on the PVP function, team up with your friends and let all hell break loose. If you prefer cooperative hunting, you can turn off the PVP function and join your friends and other players in an effort to bring down the beasts of planet Primal Eden. The game features a persistent inventory system, which means that everything you’ve collected in one game session will remain in your inventory in the next one. But it comes with a price. If you die, all your equipment is lost. If you are fast enough you can pick up your lost backpack before another hunter loots your stuff. Happy hunting!
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Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Dinosaurs · 360
- Survival · 297
- Open World · 250
- Multiplayer · 235
- Hunting · 219
- Adventure · 176
- Action · 151
- Simulation · 123
- Co-op · 120
- Singleplayer · 119
- First-Person · 95
- FPS · 92
- Shooter · 72
- Exploration · 64
- Horror · 61
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 4.1k Steam reviews | Top 66% in Action |
| Positive rating | 58% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 96% |
| Metacritic | 49/100 | Genre average 77 — top 99% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 22 h average | Top 22% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Czech
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Romanian
- Swedish
Full audio (2)
- English
- Russian
Reception Metrics
Steam community
58%Mixed · 4.1k reviews
2.4k positive · 1.7k negative
Metacritic
49/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
3.0k
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Stats
- Steam Leaderboards
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 31, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Expansive Worlds, Avalanche Studios |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
22h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
7h
Typical completion time
Achievements
70
Steam unlocks available











