ORION: Prelude

ORION: Prelude

DANKIE · 2013 · Dinosaurs, Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op

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About ORION: Prelude

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Fight alien dinosaurs and each other across massive open worlds with up to 10 players using futuristic weapons and vehicles in this sci-fi shooter that blends intense FPS/TPS action with 15 different game modes. Switch between first and third-person perspectives, customize your loadouts with 50+ weapons and 30 augmentations, and dominate through cooperative missions, competitive deathmatches, or even playing as the dinosaurs themselves.

'ORION: Prelude' is an indie Sci-Fi shooter (FPS/TPS) that seamlessly blends together incredible visuals and addictive combat. It puts you and your friends together into intense, cinematic battles using some of the most incredible weaponry and amazing vehicles in which you must work or compete against one another to accomplish mission objectives, explore giant worlds and survive the devastating Dinosaur Horde.

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Supporting up to a variety of game modes, including:
  • Survival (Objective)
  • Slaughter (Duration)
  • Rampage (Playable Dinosaurs)
  • Prehistoric (Custom Variable)
Supporting up to 10 players and offering 2 game modes:
  • Conquest (Cooperative - 5 Players)
  • Vital (PvPvE - 10 Players)
Supporting up to 10 players and offering 3 cooperative game modes:
  • Free-For-All (Deathmatch)
  • Elimination (Stealth)
  • King of the Hill (Territory)
  • Gun Game (Ladder Climb)
  • Instagib (Twitch Reflex)
  • Vital (Open World)
Supporting up to 10 players and offering 3 unique game modes:
  • 1v1 Duel (4 Playlers - Tournament)
  • FFA Duel (4 Players - FFA)
  • Team Duel (5v5)

Key Features:

  • Open World Gameplay
  • Cooperative & Competitive Gameplay
  • Dueling & Melee Combat Gameplay
  • 1st Person / 3rd Person Hybrid Gameplay
  • 15 Game Modes
  • 50+ Weapons & Gear
  • 30 Augmentations (Mutators)
  • 20+ Multiplayer Maps
  • 7 Vehicles
  • Full Weather System
  • Persistence & Player Progression (150 Levels)
  • Class-Based Gameplay & Player Loadouts
  • Statistics & Leaderboards
  • Lobbies, Matchmaking & Server Browser
  • Player Store (Cosmetics)
  • Rewards & Unlockables
  • Real-time Dynamic Day/Night Cycles
  • 10 Dinosaurs (All Playable)
  • 250+ Steam Achievements
  • 12 Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Big Picture Mode Support
  • Bots & Offline Play
  • Tutorial System
  • SDK & Steam Workshop (Custom Maps)

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jun 18, 2026
I remember this game being $0.99 and buying it for everyone I knew had a working PC. Everyone was able to play it no matter their build and we all had more than a dollars worth of fun. Good times.
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Not recommended Jun 18, 2026
Bought this game back in the day when it was called Dino Beat Down. Its a mindless shooter. May get a couple hours of mindless fun with friends. 3/10 - Mindless shooter but it is cheap.
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Recommended Jul 1, 2026
ORION: Prelude stands as one of the most remarkable turnaround stories in indie gaming, evolving from a rocky launch into a highly entertaining, action-packed cooperative shooter. The gameplay centers on frantic, arcade-style survival where teams of players fend off waves of aggressive dinosaurs using an extensive arsenal of futuristic weaponry, jetpacks, and military vehicles. By prioritizing chaotic, fast-paced fun over strict realism, the game delivers an immensely satisfying and high-energy cooperative experience. The sheer variety of dinosaur types—ranging from agile raptors to towering Tyrannosaurs—keeps every encounter unpredictable, frantic, and structurally engaging. The game's greatest strength lies in its incredible value and unapologetic focus on pure entertainment. Featuring a massive selection of maps, diverse game modes like dinosaur survival and PvPvE, and an incredibly robust progression system, the package offers a surprising amount of content. The responsive gunplay, smooth vehicular movement, and over-the-top sci-fi action create a highly addictive loop that is perfect for groups of friends looking for straightforward, cooperative combat. Ultimately, with its…
Recommended Jun 26, 2026
gud decison
Recommended Jun 25, 2026
75 hours on this game, and still never remember playing once
Recommended Jun 23, 2026
this game is banger

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