The Archotek Project
Early access since Apr 2017
The Archotek Project focuses on a multiplayer experience, giving you the chance to play with your friends or with new people on dedicated servers. Play as the dinosaur as you explore vibrant and exotic locations within the game, taking control of unique species from the fossil record.
55% positive · 1,060 reviews
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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
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Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The Archotek Project entered Steam Early Access on April 28, 2017 as a multiplayer dinosaur survival game. Through 2017 and into early 2020, the team shipped a series of feature updates, adding new dinosaur species, maps, and gameplay systems. Development hit a major crisis in August 2019 when the team announced that their primary programmer had abandoned the project entirely, leaving behind code that was difficult for anyone else to work with. The team brought on a new programmer and, despite the disruption, managed to ship a significant update in March 2020 that included aquatic dinosaur gameplay, new map content, and various improvements. A small bug-fix patch followed on March 11, 2020. On September 2, 2020, the developers published a statement about the game's future and pointed players to a Trello roadmap for their development plans. That post is the last official communication from the team. Since September 2, 2020, there have been no further updates, patch notes, announcements, or developer responses — a silence of nearly six years. The game remains in Early Access with no announced completion date or 1.0 roadmap milestone. Given the long silence following a previously documented staffing crisis, it is unclear whether active development is continuing.
Evidence
Developer published a statement about the future of the game and referenced a Trello roadmap for development plans. This is the last official communication from the team.
Major update pushed to public branch with aquatic gameplay, map updates, sleeping mechanic, head turning, and performance improvements — indicating the team had recovered enough from the 2019 programmer departure to ship substantial content.
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Developer
Publisher
The Archotek Project Team
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
The Archotek Project focuses on a multiplayer experience, giving you the chance to play with other people on dedicated servers.
Play as 1 of 18 dinosaur species and explore various exotic locations on a map of your choice, role-play with your friends and create your own stories or stick to the basics of PvP and get involved in deadly fights with other players.
- Access to all public servers and all maps: Sanctuary, Vulture Plains, Green Valley, Aran Desert, etc.
- 7 playable characters (4 different species + Hatchlings): Camarasaurus, Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus and Psittacosaurus
- Game mode: Be the Dinosaur
Access to all public servers and the realism server.
Different Maps
Sanctuary
A massive map, which includes several tropical islands.
Green Valley
A small map for players, who don’t like exploring and just want to meet up with other people or have less powerful PC builds.
Aran Desert
A medium sized map, which represents a large desert surrounded by canyons and several oases.
Vulture Plains
A medium sized map with large plains, cave system and a redwood forest.
18 Playable Species
Acrocanthosaurus, Allosaurus, Anatosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Brachiosaurus, Camarasaurus, Ceratosaurus, Coelophysis, Deinonychus, Gallimimus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Psittacosaurus, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Styracosaurus, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus.
Game Modes
“Be the Dinosaur”
Game Modes
Ecosystem:
‘Ecosystem’ is a game mode focused around the creation and maintenance of animals in an environment designed by the player. Unique items can be placed to create a detailed habitat that can effectively satisfy the needs of each animal within your ecosystem by generating in-game points. Manipulating the DNA and genomes can drastically change the appearance, behavior, and stats of animals in your ecosystem.
Sandbox:
‘Sandbox’ allows players to push the boundaries of their creativity with all of the game’s content unlocked.
Be the Dinosaur:
‘Be the Dinosaur’ allows players to roam free within custom or pre-made maps as one of several animal types. This game mode can be customized to support a survival experience involving a dynamic thirst, hunger and health system, AI creatures, and more.
Play as 1 of 18 dinosaur species and explore various exotic locations on a map of your choice, role-play with your friends and create your own stories or stick to the basics of PvP and get involved in deadly fights with other players.
The Free Version Includes
- Access to all public servers and all maps: Sanctuary, Vulture Plains, Green Valley, Aran Desert, etc.
- 7 playable characters (4 different species + Hatchlings): Camarasaurus, Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus and Psittacosaurus
- Game mode: Be the Dinosaur
The Full Version Includes
Access to all public servers and the realism server.
Different Maps
Sanctuary
A massive map, which includes several tropical islands.
Green Valley
A small map for players, who don’t like exploring and just want to meet up with other people or have less powerful PC builds.
Aran Desert
A medium sized map, which represents a large desert surrounded by canyons and several oases.
Vulture Plains
A medium sized map with large plains, cave system and a redwood forest.
18 Playable Species
Acrocanthosaurus, Allosaurus, Anatosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Brachiosaurus, Camarasaurus, Ceratosaurus, Coelophysis, Deinonychus, Gallimimus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Psittacosaurus, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Styracosaurus, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus.
Game Modes
“Be the Dinosaur”
Planned Content in Full Game
Game Modes
Ecosystem:
‘Ecosystem’ is a game mode focused around the creation and maintenance of animals in an environment designed by the player. Unique items can be placed to create a detailed habitat that can effectively satisfy the needs of each animal within your ecosystem by generating in-game points. Manipulating the DNA and genomes can drastically change the appearance, behavior, and stats of animals in your ecosystem.
Sandbox:
‘Sandbox’ allows players to push the boundaries of their creativity with all of the game’s content unlocked.
Be the Dinosaur:
‘Be the Dinosaur’ allows players to roam free within custom or pre-made maps as one of several animal types. This game mode can be customized to support a survival experience involving a dynamic thirst, hunger and health system, AI creatures, and more.
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Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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