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Control an animal in multiplayer survival, forage or hunt, endure seasonal temperatures, and grow from a juvenile.
Released 20 Jan 2023
Hunt Other Players
Scavenge Animal Remains
Survive Seasonal Extremes
The Cenozoic Era is a realistic animal survival game taking place during the rise of mammals, take control of a variety of animals and fight to survive among other players to reach the top of the food chain. Death, Destruction, Survival, Scavenge, Nature, Thrive, Conquer, Hunt. The Cenozoic Era
Developed by Opendix [Studios] · Published by Opendix [Studios]









The Cenozoic Era is an animal survival game set in the Cenozoic. Choose an animal and explore an open world, where predators can hunt other players and animals can scavenge remains.
Survival mode asks you to grow from a young animal while managing food and changing seasonal conditions. The game describes cold winters and hot summers that affect your animal’s body temperature; Sandbox mode lets you explore and practice without permanent death.
Creature appearance can be customized, and listed systems include breeding, mutations, a skill tree, and character growth. The world features changing weather, seasonal food, AI creatures, and servers with configurable settings.
Some reviewers enjoy the animal-survival premise, creature and environment visuals, and seasonal challenges such as preparing for winter or enduring summer heat. A few describe fun or memorable play sessions, but many say empty servers and limited activities make it difficult to stay engaged.
The Cenozoic Era: Survive, Adapt, Conquer
Step into a breathtaking open world where survival is your only goal. In The Cenozoic Era, control a creature from the past, fight for your life, and uncover the secrets of an untamed, ever-changing world. Whether you're a predator or prey, your journey will be uniquely yours.
Explore vast landscapes—from rocky mountains to serene lakes and the endless sky. Customize your creature’s appearance, shape your survival story, and face the brutal realities of nature. With every decision, your survival is at risk—death means starting over or choosing a new animal to control.
Online Survival, Brutal Challenges
Join players in an intense multiplayer survival experience. As a predator, master the hunt and learn to outwit other players, or scavenge from the remains of fallen animals—but beware, danger is everywhere. Trust no one; every encounter could be your last.
Dynamic Seasons and Temperature
Prepare for seasonal challenges: survive freezing winters, scorch under summer heatwaves, and manage your creature’s body temperature to avoid hypothermia or exhaustion. Strategic planning is key to thriving in this ever-changing environment.
Game Modes
Sandbox: Practice, fight, and explore without the fear of permanent death. Perfect for learning the ropes and meeting other players.
Survival: Dive into the true test of endurance—grow from a young animal to a formidable survivor. Forge your own story, hunt, and face other players as you fight for dominance.
Play Styles
We offer a range of play styles, from realism immersion all the way to pink cougars, we have all play styles covered and customizable. Servers can be fully customized to fit any play style they wish and you the player have the choice on what you want! Check the servers configuration and make sure it fits the play style you want before joining.
Character Features
Breeding and Breeding Mutations
Skin Customization and Color Packs
Skill Tree System
Seamless character growth
Events
Leaderboard and rewards
Breeding competitions
Holiday Events
Rare unlocks (Skins)
World & Gameplay Features
Dynamic Seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter)
Dynamic Weather (Rain, Thunderstorms, Snow etc.)
Realistic immersive gameplay modes
Snow tracks
AI Creatures (Rabbits, Fish etc.)
Seasonal Food I.E (Deer eating bark during Winter)
Other Features
Mod Support and Steam Workshop
Full Server customization with user assigned roles & colors
Game & Server Support: [email protected]
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| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 9 listed on Steam |
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