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There’s a dinosaur soulslike launching on Steam this week where you’re a spinosaurus swinging a greatsword with your mouth who just might be able to parry the meteor
PC Gamer previews Age of Meteor, a dinosaur-themed soulslike launching on Steam this week, in which players control a spinosaurus wielding a greatsword in its mouth and facing enemies including, apparently, an incoming meteor. The premise marks an unusual entry in the crowded soulslike genre, swapping the usual human or humanoid protagonists for a prehistoric predator and leaning into an absurdist take on the extinction-event narrative for comic and creative appeal.
Details on mechanics, release date within the week and pricing were not fully outlined in the available text, though the game is confirmed as a Steam launch imminent at time of writing. The concept draws attention chiefly for its novelty: combining Dark Souls-style combat with dinosaur-on-dinosaur (and dinosaur-on-meteor) action, offering a lighthearted spin on a genre typically known for grim, humanoid settings.
In short
- Dinosaur soulslike "Age of Meteor" launches on Steam this week
- Players control a sword-wielding spinosaurus battling foes
- Game reportedly lets you parry the extinction-level meteor
Explained simply
A soulslike is a type of action video game inspired by Dark Souls, known for challenging combat where players must learn enemy patterns to progress. Age of Meteor is an upcoming entry in this genre, but with an unconventional premise: instead of playing as a human or fantasy character, players control a spinosaurus wielding a greatsword held in its mouth.
The game takes a comedic, absurdist approach to its dinosaur setting, pitting players against other dinosaurs and an incoming meteor as they navigate combat encounters. Rather than the grim, medieval-fantasy tone typical of most soulslikes, Age of Meteor leans into humour and creative spectacle with its prehistoric theme and unusual protagonist.
The game launches on Steam this week, marking an entry into the crowded soulslike market that stands out primarily for its novelty. For players familiar with the genre, it offers a chance to experience challenging, combat-focused gameplay in an entirely different setting.