Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
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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May 4, 2022
4 years and 91 days ago
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Mostly Positive981 reviews76.4%
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ▲ Pyramid Games; PlayWay S.A. is publicly traded or controlled by PlayWay. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ▲ Pyramid Games; PlayWay S.A. is publicly traded or controlled by PlayWay. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | ▲ Pyramid Games; PlayWay S.A. provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | ▲ Pyramid Games; PlayWay S.A. is listed as a separate publisher for this release. |
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31 itemsAbout the 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!
