Jurassic Park Meets Outlast in Terrifying Steam Game Coming Next Week
Wilderdark, a new survival horror game from indie developer Team Junkfish, launches on Steam on November 10. The game offers a horror-focused take on the dinosaur survival concept, featuring infected dinosaurs with grotesque, glowing growths caused by a “mysterious ectoparasitic organism.”
The article notes that truly exceptional dinosaur video games have been relatively rare. While Ark: Survival Evolved achieved commercial success despite technical limitations, and The Isle has spawned numerous viral videos through its proximity chat features, most licensed dinosaur games have focused on management gameplay rather than survival and combat. Jurassic World Evolution 3 is cited as the best licensed dinosaur game available, though it prioritizes theme park management over direct dinosaur encounters and survival mechanics.
Wilderdark appears to fill a distinct gap in the market by combining survival horror gameplay with dinosaur encounters. Drawing thematic inspiration from both the Jurassic Park franchise and horror games like Outlast, the game positions itself as a unique entry in the dinosaur gaming landscape. The emphasis on horror and survival mechanics sets it apart from existing dinosaur games that emphasize either management simulation or traditional action gameplay.
The game’s debut on Steam makes it immediately accessible to PC players. Team Junkfish’s indie development approach suggests a more specialized take on dinosaur horror compared to larger-budget entries in the space.