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Ark: Survival Evolved
Ark: Survival EvolvedSurvive, tame dinosaurs, and uncover ancient secrets on a mysterious island.
TheHunter: Primal
TheHunter: PrimalExperience the ultimate prehistoric hunt in a massive Cretaceous world
Overview
Description

Ark: Survival Evolved drops players onto a mysterious island teeming with dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures, and mythical beasts. Players must gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters while uncovering the island’s hidden lore through explorer notes and scattered clues. The game expands with multiple DLC maps that take survivors to alien worlds, a corrupted future Earth, and a massive colony ship, offering both single‑player and massive multiplayer experiences where tribes can cooperate or compete for dominance.

Step into a realistic prehistoric survival adventure where you track and hunt iconic dinosaurs like T‑Rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Explore a vast, detailed Cretaceous environment filled with danger and wonder as you master hunting tactics and survival skills. Survive the harsh ancient landscape by crafting gear, managing resources, and teaming up with friends in cooperative multiplayer modes. TheHunter: Primal blends shooter action, simulation depth, and adventure storytelling for an immersive dinosaur hunting experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Survival Crafting
Survival Crafting
Best for
Survival and sandbox gamers
Players who love realistic hunting and dinosaur survival
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2017-08-27
2015-03-31
Specifications
developer
Studio Wildcard
Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds
publisher
Studio Wildcard, Snail Games, Snail Games USA
Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16+33%
ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Battle Royale
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
69/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep creature taming system
  • Extensive multiplayer and tribe features
  • Rich variety of expansion maps
  • Robust crafting and building mechanics
  • Immersive prehistoric setting
  • Diverse dinosaur roster
  • Co‑op multiplayer adds depth
  • Detailed hunting mechanics
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Performance issues on lower‑end hardware
  • Occasional server stability problems
  • Limited platform availability (PC only)
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Occasional performance hiccups on older PCs
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