Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
Released May 2022
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
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Evaluation
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter launched on May 4, 2022 and received a substantial run of post-launch content. The developer shipped a major free update (v2.0) on August 17, 2022, followed by two paid DLCs — the Designer DLC on November 16, 2022 and the Raptor DLC on December 20, 2022 — and then a large anniversary update (v2.5) on March 4, 2024. Both DLCs are now fully released, and no unreleased DLC entries exist on the store.
The most important signal comes from the developer's own December 10, 2025 post, where Pyramid Games directly addressed the game's future. They explained that after releasing the v2.5 update in March 2024, the team shifted its full focus to their other title, Occupy Mars: The Game, which was heading toward its 1.0 launch in January 2026. Regarding Dinosaur Fossil Hunter specifically, they spoke only of a possible sequel built on Unreal Engine 5 — framed explicitly as a future consideration rather than a commitment, with no dates or specifics promised. This statement makes clear that active development of Dinosaur Fossil Hunter itself has concluded. The v2.5 update released on March 4, 2024 represents the game's final major content delivery.
Evidence
Developer states that after releasing the v2.5 update in March 2024, the full team shifted focus to Occupy Mars. Any return to the paleontology genre is framed as a potential future sequel, not continued updates to this game.
Major update v2.5 released to the default branch, described as the culmination of post-launch development. This is the final major content release for the game.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
▲ Pyramid Games
Achievements
83
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is a storytelling simulator where you live a real paleontologist's life. Explore different lands, search, uncover and study uncovered fossils, and prepare the skeletons to build your own museum. You will learn many interesting facts about these extinct creatures that walked the Earth millions of years ago.
Game features:
- Drive off-road vehicles in locations inspired by U.S. landscapes
- Use various exploration and excavation tools to search through deformable terrain
- Prepare fossils to showcase in your own museum
- Learn about numerous dinosaur species while studying their detailed skeletons
- Follow an intriguing storyline
TRAVEL THE UNKNOWN
Hit the road to search for fossils of extinct species that once ruled the Earth. Enjoy diverse landscapes across the United States, where you'll force your way through mud, water, and various environmental hazards. Destroy rocks, drain bodies of water, and search for your prize in a vast terrain.EXPLORE EXCAVATION AREAS
Collecting fossils is not that easy, especially if you have to dig by yourself. Use your georadar to search for clues and discover the remains of extinct species, adding to your insight of the Earth's distant past. If you think all you have to do is find the right area, you’re wrong. It's just the beginning! Use multiple tools, such as a chainsaw, shovel, or pickaxe, to achieve your goal. But, be careful! These bones can be very fragile.PREPARE DELICATE FOSSILS
Precious fossils are very delicate, so you need to carefully clean the bones to ensure that nothing gets damaged before assembling a complete prehistoric skeleton. Manage your know-how using the portable in-game tablet and become a world-renowned paleontologist.DESIGN YOUR OWN MUSEUM
After your dinosaur skeletons are complete, it's time to customize your museum. Arrange the interior, grow plants, and decorate the building with various displays. Design your own prehistoric diorama. Choose all the elements for the set, from small plants to rocks and even types of soil. Arrange dinosaurs to create thrilling, dynamic settings and give them life to stoke the imagination of your visitors. Become a truly brilliant curator of your own private museum!
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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