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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card with the latest drivers

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card with the latest drivers

Dinotica

Niche cult favorite
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Released August 12, 2025
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (38 AI-classified)
81/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 86 % · 826 reviews (« Very Positive »)
17,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Dinotica’s dino‑centric roguelike gameplay keeps players engaged, yet a handful of bugs and a perceived steep price tag temper the experience. The game benefits from robust multiplayer and stellar audiovisuals, but its narrative depth remains thin.

In-game

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« really fun game!!!! i hope for a trad fr please!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 57 h played
« Its good but need more dino design and skills randomness. Kinda repeatative, grind but its fit to me »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Very cute game feels maybe like cult of the land but with cute dinos and just feels better for me nice game. Very fun usually i get bored and dont make to the end but this one dont seem to get bored at all i love it and its cute »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Absolutely wonderful. An obvious Cult of the Lamb clone but it's different enough to not only make me love it but made me also want to go play Cult of the Lamb some more AND made look into the genre and see if I could find more. »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played
« This really is like Cult of the Lamb, thats not a bad thing. It feels like a blend of Cult of the Lamb and Vampire Survivor with a sprinkle of PokeMayns »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Remove the wait time for eggs to hatch. It took so long »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« game crashes when playing multiplayer, no error, just closes down. »
👎 anonymous review · 35 h played
« Breeding dinos is pure RNG grind of the worst kind. »
👎 anonymous review · 84 h played
« Incredible music, art, and atmosphere with a fun gameplay loop.Praise the Dinotica :) »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Seek the achievement system, there is the need for friends to play together! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« really fun game!!!! i hope for a trad fr please!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 57 h played
« Remove the wait time for eggs to hatch. It took so long »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Its good but need more dino design and skills randomness. Kinda repeatative, grind but its fit to me »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« game crashes when playing multiplayer, no error, just closes down. »
👎 anonymous review · 35 h played
« Very cute game feels maybe like cult of the land but with cute dinos and just feels better for me nice game. Very fun usually i get bored and dont make to the end but this one dont seem to get bored at all i love it and its cute »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Breeding dinos is pure RNG grind of the worst kind. »
👎 anonymous review · 84 h played
« Absolutely wonderful. An obvious Cult of the Lamb clone but it's different enough to not only make me love it but made me also want to go play Cult of the Lamb some more AND made look into the genre and see if I could find more. »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played
« Incredible music, art, and atmosphere with a fun gameplay loop.Praise the Dinotica :) »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« This really is like Cult of the Lamb, thats not a bad thing. It feels like a blend of Cult of the Lamb and Vampire Survivor with a sprinkle of PokeMayns »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Seek the achievement system, there is the need for friends to play together! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=34
Content / longevity
80 % pos · n=5
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=4
Value for money
33 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay342743
Content / longevity5401
Multiplayer4301
Value for money3102
Story / writing2101
Graphics / art2200
Audio / music2200
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 h.

<2h
50 % (n=18)
2-10h
91 % (n=202)
10-25h
69 % (n=67)
>25h
77 % (n=114)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened
Aug 2025 : 89% positive89AugSep 2025 : 84% positive84SepOct 2025 : 39% positive39OctNov 2025 : 79% positive79Nov

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€7.43€10.27€13.11€15.95€18.802026€8.74

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 12, 2025 · All-time low: €8.74 (Mar 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,4 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 73 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 27 positive mentions out of 34 (79%)
  • Content: 4 positive mentions out of 5 (80%)
  • Multiplayer: 3 positive mentions out of 4 (75%)
  • Graphics: 2 positive mentions out of 2 (100%)
  • Audio: 2 positive mentions out of 2 (100%)

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: 0 positive mentions out of 2 (0%)
  • Price: 1 positive mention out of 3 (33%)
  • Story: 1 positive mention out of 2 (50%)

Who is it for?

Dinotica will appeal to casual RPG fans who enjoy light-hearted, dinosaur‑filled adventures and cooperative play, especially those who appreciate polished visuals and sound design. It may not satisfy players seeking deep storytelling or a flawless technical experience.

Is Dinotica worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 86% of 826 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 17,49€.

Verdict

Overall, Dinotica delivers a charming, high‑quality roguelike adventure that has earned an 86 % positive rating, but the presence of bugs and a higher price perceptionNutably inform a more cautious recommendation for discerning players.

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Dinotica: 81/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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