Deal | Stone Age survival: AAA game on Steam now 90% off for the first time
The Far Cry series is known for its open worlds, intense action and iconic villains. Far Cry Primal offers all of that, but shifts the setting back tens of thousands of years. Instead of guns and explosions, players use spears and clubs. High-tech gear and vehicles make way for mammoths and tamed beasts that fight by your side.
German gaming magazine GameStar praised Far Cry Primal for its Stone Age setting, complete with realistic flora and fauna, calling it one of the game's standout features. Players take on the role of Takkar, a hunter from the Wenja tribe and the only survivor of a deadly ambush. His goal is to navigate the dangerous land of Oros, reunite his scattered people and establish a new home. Along the way, he faces fierce enemies like Ull, the brutal leader of the cannibalistic Udam. However, GameStar noted that the story is one of the game’s weaker aspects.
In terms of gameplay, Far Cry Primal follows the series’ familiar open-world action formula, but with a stronger focus on survival. As players search for fellow Wenja, they collect resources like wood, stone and animal hides to craft weapons, tools and gear. To stay alive, they must manage their health, hunt for food and protect themselves from the cold.
Danger is always close in Far Cry Primal – not just from enemy tribes, but also from prehistoric creatures like mammoths and sabre-toothed tigers. Daytime offers relative safety for gathering and exploration, but many predators grow far more aggressive after dark.
Players can attack enemy camps, light bonfires and secure territory for their tribe. One of the game’s standout features is animal taming – creatures can be used as mounts or trusted companions in battle. Side missions offer some gameplay variety. After release, a dedicated Survival Mode was added, increasing the challenge and putting even more focus on survival elements.
GameStar awarded Far Cry Primal a solid 82 out of 100, highlighting its authentic Stone Age setting, impressive visuals and the satisfying village-building mechanics. Still, despite its broad scope, the game was criticized for its repetitive structure – a typical example of the so-called “Ubisoft formula.” On Steam, it has around 35,000 user reviews, with 85% rated positive. On Metacritic, it holds a Metascore of 76 and a User Score of 6.7.
90% discount on Steam for the first time
Ubisoft released Far Cry Primal in March 2016 at full price. Today, the open-world survival game usually costs around $30 and sometimes sees discounts. But according to SteamDB, it has never been this low – it’s currently 90% off, dropping the price to about $3. The deal is valid until October 6. Steam Deck (currently available on Amazon for around $600) owners can also take advantage of the offer, as the game is listed as “Playable” on Valve’s handheld.
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