The Archotek Project

The Archotek Project

The Archotek Project Team · April 28, 2017 · Early Access, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Casual, Strategy

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About The Archotek Project

✦ AI summary

Play as one of 18 prehistoric species across exotic multiplayer maps, whether you're hunting other players in PvP combat or roleplaying cooperative stories with friends on dedicated servers. The Archotek Project blends dinosaur simulation gameplay with creature customization and multiple modes, from survival-focused exploration to sandbox creativity and ecosystem management.

The Archotek Project focuses on a multiplayer experience, giving you the chance to play with other people on dedicated servers.
Play as 1 of 18 dinosaur species and explore various exotic locations on a map of your choice, role-play with your friends and create your own stories or stick to the basics of PvP and get involved in deadly fights with other players.

The Free Version Includes


- Access to all public servers and all maps: Sanctuary, Vulture Plains, Green Valley, Aran Desert, etc.
- 7 playable characters (4 different species + Hatchlings): Camarasaurus, Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus and Psittacosaurus
- Game mode: Be the Dinosaur

The Full Version Includes



Access to all public servers and the realism server.

Different Maps

SanctuaryA massive map, which includes several tropical islands.

Green ValleyA small map for players, who don’t like exploring and just want to meet up with other people or have less powerful PC builds.

Aran DesertA medium sized map, which represents a large desert surrounded by canyons and several oases.

Vulture PlainsA medium sized map with large plains, cave system and a redwood forest.

18 Playable Species

Acrocanthosaurus, Allosaurus, Anatosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Brachiosaurus, Camarasaurus, Ceratosaurus, Coelophysis, Deinonychus, Gallimimus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Psittacosaurus, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Styracosaurus, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus.

Game Modes

“Be the Dinosaur”

Planned Content in Full Game




Game Modes

Ecosystem:
‘Ecosystem’ is a game mode focused around the creation and maintenance of animals in an environment designed by the player. Unique items can be placed to create a detailed habitat that can effectively satisfy the needs of each animal within your ecosystem by generating in-game points. Manipulating the DNA and genomes can drastically change the appearance, behavior, and stats of animals in your ecosystem.

Sandbox:

‘Sandbox’ allows players to push the boundaries of their creativity with all of the game’s content unlocked.

Be the Dinosaur:

‘Be the Dinosaur’ allows players to roam free within custom or pre-made maps as one of several animal types. This game mode can be customized to support a survival experience involving a dynamic thirst, hunger and health system, AI creatures, and more.

The Archotek Project — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Online PvP, Cross-platform multiplayer
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

The Archotek Project suffers from significant technical issues, including a non-functional demo that fails to load properly, combined with developer abandonment that left the game in a dead state with no active player base. Players acknowledge it had potential as a dinosaur simulation game but ultimately view it as an abandoned project, with some suggesting alternatives like Mesozoic Dawn or Saurian instead.

Not recommended Jul 27, 2026
Well......I cant play the demo so I have no review. It just sits on 'loading' of the dino character you pick but nothing ever comes up. So until I can actually try it I can not recommend
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 30, 2026
Developer abandoned the game after less than a few years and never returned. Basically just a scam to get money while they went to other projects.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 14, 2026
Dead but cute, try this one below :) Mesozoic dawn: It seems like a promising project. This can be a multiplayer Saurian where it truly simulates dinos instead of the arcade HUD/UI of POT and a competitor to The isle when it comes to amount of players on servers. and really a true dinosim like Saurian or Primeval. I´m looking forward to particpate in the developement of this lovely game/sim https://steamcommunity.com/app/4334840/discussions/0/589560695544270563/
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 28, 2026
nobody is online
Recommended Jul 26, 2026
Прикольная игрушка позалиаать часиков 10-15 можно , даже хорошо как для бесплатной игры, но какой то симулятор евоции не переплюнет)
Recommended Jul 17, 2026
gg

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