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Paleo Pines
Developer Italic Pig
Paleo Pines, also known as Paleo Pines: The Dino Valley, is an independent life simulation game developed by Italic Pig and published by Modus Games. It was released for Linux, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on 26 September 2023. Players take the role of a rancher working in a dinosaur sanctuary while befriending townsfolk and the creatures they care for. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
354 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 5, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
69
Fresh
159 positive · 70 negative
95% range 63–75%
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| Steam reviews | 159 | 70 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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125 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,228 of 2,703 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 354 · most liked firstI launched this game out of curiosity at first because the concept sounded fun… and it honestly ended up being one of those games I keep coming back to just to relax for a while. It’s not trying to be stressful or competitive, instead, everything is designed so you can take your time and enjoy the experience at your own pace, the first thing that really stood out to me was the atmosphere, the art style is charming, the colors are soft, and the environments are really pleasant to explore, there…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another dino I didn't want to miss, it's velociraptor day! The colors/pattern is inspired by the velociraptor in the game Paleo Pines. 2026 dinosaur prompt list: www.tumblr.com/a-dinosaur-a... #velociraptormongoliensis #velociraptor #dinosaur #paleoart #art
unlabelledView post →Steam Deck / Gaming News #9. This week’s interesting bits and pieces in Steam Deck / Linux and general gaming that I have found is a *lighter* version. Just a small handful of things I found and wanted to share here. So don't judge me too harshly! As is now tradition (signed in blood) each time I swear this will become a weekly event, it is only a handful of days between it and the next! So as always, this is just the bits and pieces of news I’ve spotted that made me smile, or made me…
unlabelledView post →Paleo Pines is an adorable game that you should play and support it. I don't play a lot of dino games, because they tend to treat them as gladiators 1st and animals 2nd (if at all). Not to yuck your yum, but it's not for me. Paleo Pines doesn't have this issue and I approve. paleopines.com
unlabelledView post →Thanks to the Paleo Pines Kickstarter, I had the chance to design a colour scheme for the game! I'm so overjoyed to see Low Tide come to life and have been loving the new update. Please support the game and see if you spot my beach dinos~!🏝️🌊🦖 #art
unlabelledView post →The game has a wow and cuteness factor for about couple of hours, then it gets relatively boring, unless you're into shiny hunting for dinosaurs. It's not animal crossing, you won't make your farm pretty, once you learn of the AI the dino behaviors are quiet shallow, NPCs are barebones and there is barely any character customization. Since the game came out, devs did nothing but release 2 barebones cosmetic DLCs and kept shilling merch alongside another kickstarter to fund their game further.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steam Deck / Gaming News #9. This week’s interesting bits and pieces in Steam Deck / Linux and general gaming that I have found is a *lighter* version. Just a small handful of things I found and wanted to share here. So don't judge me too harshly! As is now tradition (signed in blood) each time I swear this will become a weekly event, it is only a handful of days between it and the next! So as always, this is just the bits and pieces of news I’ve spotted that made me smile, or made me…
unlabelledView post →**Edit as of 5/3/2026** They legit just released an "update" for the first time in years which can be boiled down to four things: One new dinosaur One new "atmospheric event" Two new crafting items Some new cosmetics My previous review still stands: As of this moment, this is a dead game and has been for a long time. The devs have been up to nothing except selling merch for so long that I can't remember the last gameplay update. For that reason, I am ignoring any "potential" it may have, as…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Let’s get this out of the way. This is an Indi game, as far as I can tell. The Developer doesn’t have many games under their belt and generally that makes me hesitant to be harsh when it comes to docking points about graphics and animations. But given that the Dev seems to have found the time to develop two DLC for the game, I feel it fair to take the kid gloves off. The main reason why I don’t recommend the game is because i know what a passionate Indi Developer in this Genre can produce.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to like this more but it's clunky and a little too hand holdy for me. There are so many similar games that have better quality of life and don't feel like wading through jelly to play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have beef with this game. It still feels incomplete and it has some unforgivable UI/tutorial decisions. It will have you feeling very confused and combing through online threads to get information that should have been provided in dialogue/tutorial. But I'll start with the positives: - The dinosaurs are very very cute. There are lots of colour variants to collect. Their animations are also exceptionally cute. If you're a chump like me, you'll spend 100+ hours on this game just because you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game seemed cute at first but it's ultimately a very barren experience with nothing to truly interact with. Promises made in development were broken and every new merch drop is for "funding" that never gets delivered either. Devs are incredibly greedy and masking it with flowery language in every post.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is one of those "cute concept" cash grab games, they released it, and stopped working on the actual game in favor of shameless merch drops rather than updates. don't waste your money on this game or the merch ♥
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's absurd how much people want to hate on the cute dino game lol it's not blatantly missing content in the way of winter season/biome and flying/swimming/ice age animals, you're just making up a game that was never going to exist. The game, especially after the Kickstarter update, is going to almost completely match the vision the team intended. And I only say "almost" because we know the Swamp region(you know, the land that's actually referenced in the game) will not be developed due to a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Paleo Pines - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch. Farming game with DINOS! ---- So many farming games, so close to each other.
unlabelledView post →It's fun at first, then when you get over 10 dinos it feels too much. Clutter that needs to be cleaned in pens and then all the poo. If you don't enjoy this part of the game there is no helper or option to turn off annoying aspects. I don't want to just have 10 or less dinos, but it gave me too many chores so I don't feel like finishing the game now.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had high hopes for this game. It's got a nice art style and I do like the inclusion of lesser know dinosaurs. Mechanics are kinda clunky at times. The game would majorly benefit from actual development instead of adding a road map that says "BUY ALL MERCH TO SUPPORT GAME". My nigersaurus are you a game developer or are you just trying to siphon all the reddit uwu dollars you can? You have cards/graded cards/plushies but no updates since April 2025? I really don't like making a review like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't normally leave reviews, but this game I feel is a must. Do I like this game? Yes, the graphics are cute, the dinosaurs are adorable, and the gameplay isn't as janky as I thought it would be. Would I recommend this game? Not without specific instructions to have GOOGLE or a search browser up at all times while playing. The developers did a horrid job at making a game that leads the player along in an understanding way. You make the story line give us a task but then say nothing else.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In my humble opinion this is one of the best casual farming games ever made!! besides being super beautiful and cute with colorful and adorable graphics, the game itself is amazing. its not just another stardew clone like most of them, its actually much better!! the biggest difference is that besides taking care of your farm and crops, the main focus is also getting dinosaurs as pets and mounts, and thats a really fun process that is part of the core gameplay. from finding a dinosaur while…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I started playing Paleo Pines again in preparation for the DLC that came out today. Anybody else planning to get the DLC?
unlabelledView post →I really wanted to like this game. It is such a fun concept: Harvest Moon meets dinosaurs! What's not to love? Well, there's the art style for one. I found the art style to be questionable AT BEST, but hoped the gameplay would make up for it. The art style was a warning. As much effort went into every part of this game as went into the characters and their animations. So... none. Everything is so tedious and takes a ridiculous amount of stamina to do anything (including running, which is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →they promised us fixes and more content, I've had the game since it released and now all we get is them begging us to buy their limited time only merch and asking us to donate to yet another patreon exclusive for updates that should of been added years ago. it had so much potential, but they have horrible communication with the fanbase and do nothing except ask for more money and never do anything for the game. I can't even begin to crash out over them locking seasonal holidays and events…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First of all, i bought this game while it was heavily discounted(80%) and i still feel like I paid far too much. -The artstyle of everything but the dinosaurs was insanely lacking, it made me feel like i was playing a knock-off version of a youtube-kids series. -The character customization was disappointing (the hairstyles specifically were my least favorite). -The map is far too large for what there is to do (which is little) and that leaves the majority of anywhere explorable feeling…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After 103 hours, despite enjoying much of the game, I gotta begrudgingly give this a thumbs down. If you just want an endless grind to pass time or don't care about the story, might be for you. But it should be noted that I reasonably should've finished that main quest by 40 hours, 60 tops. Far less with a guide. So many quests are gated by just hours of waiting per step, there's often little to no indication of what to do (let alone reminders), and you know how you beat the main quest? No, not…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i wasn't expecting much, but if your game costs 30$ the least you could do is work on camera angles in cutscenes/dialogs and make graphics a bit better, it looks 5-10$ max pretty tame
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thirty Euro is too much for a game that feels unfinished. + cute dinosaurs + farming + dino colour rarity What I wish worked better: - add a cue for cooking - make the notebook actually useful and list dino colours, locations of characters, tell me where to find each dino - better map - show me resources and characters - rework the quests - Tell me I need to visit Orani in the evening. Tell me I need to wait until Agami's and Avery's windows line up. How am I suppose to know? It makes it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another game I've been playing out the wazoo is #PaleoPines! This piece was inspired by a fellow fan who drew a Lagiacrus in Paleo Pines style on Twitter. Ratha would be such a loyal companion if he were in the game! #MHS2 #MHart #MonsterHunter
unlabelledView post →This game is adorable and worth it. I got so burned out on farming/ranching sims there for a while and I feel like this game is healing that. I specifically want to address some of the common complaints people have about the game, because those reviewers kept me from playing this game for a long time and I don't think they are a fair assessment of this game. 1. A lot of reviews complain about the pacing/how slow the characters move - I don't understand this. They must be missing something in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy St. Patricks Day!! 🍀 As per our annual tradition, the river in Paleo Pines will turn green on Steam today! 🌊 We're so very proud to be a game made in Northern Ireland, and we're wishing you all a very lucky filled day! 💙 💚
unlabelledView post →Colored a pic of @caboosethejudge.bsky.social with Lucky from Paleo Pines the other day on stream. Awesome birb and awesome game! 💚
unlabelledView post →What time is it? #Promosky time! I'm Stego! ✌️ she/her LVL 30+ 💍 🏡 Animal Crossing (games+amiibo cards) ⚡ Pokémon (games+TCG cards) 🦖 Paleo Pines (game+trading cards) Tattoos 😺 Animals (cats!) 🏞️ Nature 🔮 Crystals 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ 🩷💛🩵 ☮️ Vegan 🪦 The Good Place 🍔 Bob's Burgers 🖨 The Office 🚫 GenAI, MDNI
unlabelledView post →☁️Stream Schedule Dec 8th - Dec 14th☁️ 🌺Mon- Bugsnax ⭐️Tues- Fortnite with @baconpierogi.bsky.social 🌺Wed- Paleo Pines (Game request redeem) ⭐️Thurs- Majora's Mask w/ @yourhandsomehero.bsky.social ~ 🎨Splash art by LilithJc #DoriDoodles twitch.tv/doridreamweaver
unlabelledView post →✨GIVEAWAY✨ Paleo Pines game key enter by December 21 - like, comment, repost ❤️ - wishlist the game 🎮 - share your favorite in game dino color 🦕 redeem additional entries on stream with channel points a big thank you to @paleopines.bsky.social for providing the game key!
unlabelledView post →Day 48 of #bluejaysinmedia in the new game Paleo Pines, you can find a Utah Raptor designed after our blue jay friends!
unlabelledView post →A lot slower and child-like than i personally wanted. refunded cause i preferred games like amber isle and palia and thought this would be like it due to suggestions. Not my personal cup of tea.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chilled dino ranching game Paleo Pines is crowdfunding for a big free update #PaleoPines #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck #PCGaming
unlabelledView post →Lucky from Paleo Pines - the game with the cutest dinosaurs ever! 🦖💙 #fanart #dinosaur #illustration
unlabelledView post →So happy that this is what's going to greet me in my game of Paleo Pines thanks to a lovely friend of mine 💙
unlabelledView post →Hey you! 🫵 Do you love all things whimsy, magical and cosy? ✨ Well do we have a game for you! 🦖 Paleo Pines (that's us!) is the sweetest dino farming sim around this valley, and we're included in the Steam Summer Sale - so we're a huge 80% OFF! 😳 ☀️ Get your saddles at the ready! 🤠
unlabelledView post →Why you should or should not play Paleo Pines What is Paleo Pines? Paleo pines is an adorable third person dino farming game! All your dinos have a special place and job on your farm to help with crops, expansion and learning about other dinos! Quick Pros ✔ Beautiful environments ✔ Strong visual style ✔ Memorable characters ✔ Lots of content to explore Quick Cons ✘ Environments can feel empty ✘ Side content feels repetitive Initial Thoughts: -"I LOVE DINOS!" -"I hope theres a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have experience in: 🌄Level Design/Art 🖥️Graphic Design/Marketing Design 🦜Social Media & Marketing 🎞️Hosting and Video Editing &more 🎩👒🎓⛑️ Some of the games I've worked on: 🦖Paleo Pines (Level Design/Marketing/Video Content) 🫐Out & About (Level Design) 🏹Mythmatch (Level Design) &more under NDA!
unlabelledView post →Game is super cute and lovely. I just cannot deal with games that lock daily work behind stamina. I need to be able to binge clear my farm. Unfortunately there is no setting to remove this, so the game is simply not for me :(
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been a while since I posted! I made some cute unofficial art patterns of the Paleo Pines game dinos (some of them) for my RedBubble www.redbubble.com/people/alstr... If you haven't played this cute and fun dino-ranching game, & I'd totally recommend it. It has given me many relaxing hours of fun!
unlabelledView post →Theydies and gentlethems. The weekend (stream). Paleo Pines and game giveaway! Twitch.tv/FaunAndGames
unlabelledView post →Paleo Pines releases tomorrow! My first real game with my real name in the real credits! 😱 Yippee!
unlabelledView post →I love dinosaurs, so I really wanted to like this game, but the controls are chunky, and it's kinda hard to follow quests. I'm not sure what I have to do and can do, and where I should go. Hope they update the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't normally make reviews, but this game deserves it. I am a very mentally ill person, smiling is even hard for me more often than not, but this game never fails to make me grin. You genuinely get attached to the characters and feel like you are making a difference in their lives. You feel like you matter. The game is very forgiving and nothing has true consequences. I get excited to wake up now, because it means I get to discover more of this amazing game. This game has helped me through…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game needs a lot of polishing. First of all you cant jump. Why? Every gamer knows that jumping makes you run faster. Im not saying dinos need to jump just the player character. Second. The fact that player character stamina does not regenerate and you can't even eat is outrageous. Third. You cannot stop and smell the roses in this game, you need to grind and grind fast too because the day does not wait for you. Tame new dinos, find everything to make your dinos happy otherwise they might…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Share with your dino pals! 🦖 Right NOW, you can get the full Paleo Pines game & both DLCs on Nintendo for a total of £9.67!! Sale active worldwide! 🌎 Sales also coming up on Playstation and Steam in the coming days... 👀 🎮 bit.ly/46l6wtJ
unlabelledView post →Little bit of art of my dino buddies in Paleo Pines. The cuteness in this game is off the charts. #art #paleopines #dinosaurs
unlabelledView post →Farming/ranching simulation game. You are the young owner of a pet dinosaur who has grown too big for your family home, so you have set off to make a new home for the two of you in abandoned farm. Develop your new home. Meet the villagers. Discover and tame other dinosaurs with your magic flute. Find your pet's origins. I may be jaded from other games. Farming games like Coral Island. Industrializing and village-interacting games like My Time at Portia. Critter acquisition games like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've always had a preference for Ceratopsids when it comes to dinosaurs. Paleo Pines pretty much solidified Protoceratops' place on top of that list lmao they're so stinkin' cute in the game~ Looking forward to finding one of these colours 🍉💐 #paleopines #dinosaurs #fanart #furryart #digitalart
unlabelledView post →There are a fair number of dinosaur games - Ark - Jurassic World Evolution - Paleo Pines - Turok https://store.steampowered.com/search?tags=5160&supportedlang=english&ndl=1
unlabelledView post →I really have wanted this game for quite a long time, and when I saw it was on a pretty steep discount while I had the ability to pick it up, I jumped on it. Half hour in and the magic is already gone. * The controls are extremely fiddly and tend to overshoot your stopping point, on top of being so sensitive that just tapping to turn to the left kept spinning me 180 degrees. * Mounting and dismounting don't feel intuitive, and Lucky's stamina is abysmal. * There don't appear to be quest…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would only buy this game on sale. It’s very open and feels like it needs MORE to be a fully flushed out game. That being said, I loved befriending dinosaurs because I love dinosaurs. That was the main appeal otherwise it is grinding all day for resources and money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game looked fun and was on a good discount but every new mechanic the game showed me made me want to play less and less. It's like they took the worst parts of Stardew Valley and Ark Survival Evolved and made those features 10 times worse by adding additional steps and layers to everything. Everything uses your finite amount of stamina which you have to balance between farming, exploring, AND sprinting as both you and the dinosaurs. Its impossible to figure out how to tame dinosaurs…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The dinosaurs are cute but the game feels a little unfinished and sadly boring
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to like this game, I really do, but it's very bland in terms of what it's capable of. I got it when it was a demo, was happy with it then, have had since early release sale, and I'm just not happy with where it is now. Maybe I'll check back in a couple years, given the devs keep updating, but as of right now, it just doesn't scratch the cozy farmer (+dinos) itch.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's adorable. Gameplay is very simple, this would make a great young children's game for parents actually watching what their kid plays, but honestly its just a good time for everyone who likes cozy games! It's got all that cozy type gameplay you want for just relaxing, tame cute dinos with different abilities that help you explore the map and gather resources! My only complaint, is that there are no voices for ALL the dialogue in the game, and there's a lot, good reading practice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Prime] *Paleo Pines*, a gentle indie RPG with dinosaurs and farming. > Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and a mysterious past. Set out with your companion, Lucky, uncover the island's secrets, and befriend new dinos. Then enlist their help to fix up your ranch to create your cozy dino sanctuary! > Set off on a lively adventure with your dino pal, Lucky, who you've known since she was just an egg. Is she the last of her kind? The other…
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