Dinosaur Horror Rip Current Launches

The survival horror genre is expanding with the new addition of Rip Current, the first-person dinosaur horror game set to release on Steam on September 23, 2025. Breaking Dimensions and Polygon Dust are the developers behind this title, which submerges players into an underwater research facility infested with genetically modified dinosaurs, including the lethal Spinosaurus. This game is sure to be a heart-pounding experience for fans of dinosaurs and storytelling, as it delivers a rich, immersive atmosphere.

Solving the Puzzle of Post Salvos

In Rip Current, players step into the shoes of special operations contractor Carter, who is tasked with investigating an aquatic research facility called Post Salvos due to a lack of communication. Upon arrival, he is met with a facility in shambles, overrun with merciless genetically modified dinosaurs designed to kill. The game integrates several genres, featuring exploration, puzzle-solving, and frantic combat as players traverse flooded labs and shadowy hallways, reconstructing the tragic tale behind the facility’s collapse.

The surroundings literally serve as obstacles and are compared to being an enclosed coffin or box filled with water, where at any moment and at any corner there could be a lurking dinosaur. The players are equipped with limited supplies and ammunition, and bare minimum necessities. Dealing with the prehistoric creatures head on or being stealthy are the only two options. The Spinosaurus seems to be the worst since she stalks her prey relentlessly, even from water or land.

An allusion to classic dinosaur horror is the name of the game. The void which franchises like Dino crisis left is being filled by Rip Current. Drawing inspiration from classic survival horror video games, Rip Current has managed to generate a unique and rich atmosphere of tension and scarcity of resources. The fact that the game takes place underwater is a specific and interesting note. The developers, Breaking Dimensions, had previously worked on a game called Oakwood, a dinosaur survival game that was well reviewed on steam, hence the expectations from Rip Current.

The trailer of the game showcases the Set Pieces alongside breathtaking visuals as well as the use of dinosaur behavior to create a cinematic and tension filled experience. Keep in mind, the use of graphics is not the most sophisticated, hence the “not a triple A game” description from the developers. The game may be labeled as subpar due to the use of graphics, but the game is known for placing well detailed thought and setting an atmosphere. The anticipation to face cunning dinosaurs in a tightly packed setting has not gone unnoticed for horror lovers.

The Growth of Dinosaur Horror Games

Dinosaur horror titles like Instinction, FEROCIOUS, and Jurassic Park: Survival, along with Rip Current, are set to release in 2025, bringing a new life to the genre. Dinosaur horror has been a genre that has incited a feeling of primal fear in gamers for decades, combining the tension of survival horror with pre historic world creatures. 2025 sure does seem like a groundbreaking year for the genre.

A rarity in dinosaur games, Rip Current sets itself apart with its underwater setting. While this does make horror games feel slow, Rip Current seems to reverse this criticism, pushing the player to low water levels which heightens tension and makes them psychologically vulnerable.

Gameplay elements and features

Resource strategy forms the backbone of the game, and players must spend ammunition, create diversions, and foresee dinosaur encounters. This feeling of impending doom relies heavily on the horror theme and is made harsher with the use of swimming. Among the new swimming mechanics, players also face the danger of having to maneuver through dinosaur infested waters.

Exploration is incentivized through the scientific logs and research files detailing the facility’s experiments and the catastrophic events that followed. This narrative depth ensures that the game is not simply a succession of jump scares, but an experience with a story-driven core.

Final Remarks

With its distinct premise and intense gameplay, Rip Current is one of the frontrunners of the new wave of dinosaur horror films. It aims to offer a different and memorable experience, especially to those who are fans of dinosaur horror, despite not being a big-budget title. Players can wishlist the game on Steam before the release date and stand ready to be plunged into the horrors of Post Salvos.

If you’re excited to explore more dinosaur horror games, keep an eye out for Project DINOZ and The Lost Wild as they look to provide their own spins on the prehistoric horror genre. The resurgence of dinosaur horror games is in full swing and Rip Current is leading the charge on this exhilarating new shift.