The dinosaurs are back on the big screen with ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’, the latest chapter in the legendary sci-fi saga, this time starring Scarlett Johansson. As the film kicks off a brand-new trilogy, it’s reigniting our collective obsession with these prehistoric giants. But if you’ve already seen the movie (or can’t wait for the next one), there’s no better way to keep the hype alive than diving into a great dinosaur video game.
Here are 10 of the best dinosaur games to sink your teeth into, whether you’re into action, survival, or strategy.
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Top 10 dinosaur games to play right now
- Dino Crisis: Capcom’s cult classic from 1999 blends survival horror with raptor-infested chaos. Think Resident Evil, but with dinosaurs—and Regina, a red-haired icon of the PS1 era.
- Dino Crisis 2: The sequel ditches horror for fast-paced action, and it works. Bigger guns, more dinos, and a surprisingly emotional story make it a standout.
- Jurassic Park: Whether it’s the SNES original or the Sega Genesis version, this retro gem captures the thrill of the original film with pixelated charm.
- Jurassic World Evolution 2: Build and manage your own dinosaur park in this deep and visually stunning simulator. It’s the closest you’ll get to being John Hammond—without the lawsuits.
- Turok: Dinosaur Hunter: A ‘90s FPS classic where you blast through prehistoric beasts with explosive arrows and plasma rifles. Pure, chaotic fun.
- LEGO Jurassic World: Relive the entire Jurassic saga—from Park to World—with LEGO’s signature humor and co-op gameplay. Great for families and nostalgic fans alike.
- Cadillacs & Dinosaurs: This arcade beat-’em-up is a hidden gem. Based on the cult comic, it’s a wild ride of muscle cars, mutants, and dino brawls.
- ARK: Survival Evolved: Tame, ride, and survive among dinosaurs in this massive open-world survival game. It’s brutal, beautiful, and endlessly replayable.
- Primal Carnage: A multiplayer shooter where you can play as either humans or dinosaurs. Yes, you can be a T. rex. Enough said.
- Saurian: A scientifically accurate sim where you play as a dinosaur trying to survive in the Late Cretaceous. Still in early access, but full of promise.
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Honorable Mention: The Chrome Dino Game
No list of dinosaur games would be complete without a nod to the T-Rex runner: Google Chrome’s offline mini-game that pops up when your internet goes extinct. Just you, a pixelated dino, and an endless desert of cacti and pterodactyls. It’s simple, it’s addictive, and let’s be honest… it’s saved us all during Wi-Fi outages. If you have internet connection and want to play it, here’s a build you can try.
Whether you’re looking to build a park, survive in the wild, or unleash prehistoric mayhem, these games are the perfect way to keep the dino fever going strong until the next Jurassic World installment hits theaters.
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