Epoch Vault lets you nurture the planet's recovery after catastrophic extinction by discovering and breeding ancient creatures across procedurally unfolding ecosystems. The game combines creature collection with idle progression, rewarding patient observation as you unlock new species and watch prehistoric food chains stabilize over deep time. It appeals to players who enjoy slow-burn worldbuilding and paleontology alongside traditional incremental mechanics.
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Bring life back to a world shattered by Earth’s greatest mass extinction. Discover ancient creatures, watch ecosystems recover, and trace life’s journey from the survivors to the rise of the first dinosaurs in an atmospheric idle game set in the Triassic.
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Epoch Vault Launches November 13! The release date is officially set — and Steam Next Fest is just around the corner! Epoch Vault will officially launch on Steam on November 13, 2026! Steam Next Fest | October 19–26 Before release, Epoch Vault will take part in Steam Next Fest from October 19–26! Explore the Mesozoic era, discover prehistoric life, expand your scientific archive, and progress through millions of years of Earth's history in a relaxing idle/incremental game. Play the Demo Now! The free demo is already available on Steam, so you can start playing right now! Important Dates Steam Next Fest: October 19–26 Full Release: November 13 Free Demo: Available now Thank you to everyone who has played the demo, shared feedback, or added Epoch Vault to their wishlist. See you at Steam Next Fest!
Discover more of the prehistoric world From life’s recovery after a mass extinction to the rise of dinosaurs, Epoch Vault now has even more to discover. The full game will feature 79 stages in the Triassic Period, 91 in the Jurassic Period, and 104 in the Cretaceous Period. We’ve refreshed the Codex illustrations, completely rewritten the Cretaceous entries, and improved translations across all 11 supported languages. Each discovery helps piece together the story of prehistoric life. A smoother journey through time The tutorial is clearer, Codex bonuses are more useful, and volume costs have been adjusted for smoother progression. Pterosaurs fly faster, and completing Codex sections lets you expand their flock. You can now move the map with the arrow keys or WASD, zoom with + / −, and close panels with Escape. We’ve also fixed inconsistent cost displays and text overflowing its panels. Your journey begins in the Early Triassic Try the free demo and explore the Early Triassic Period. Wishlist Epoch Vault to follow its development and be ready for the full journey when the game launches!
The Triassic and Jurassic archives have been refreshed We’ve made a substantial update to two chapters of Epoch Vault. The texts for both the Triassic and Jurassic periods have been thoroughly proofread, and translations across all supported languages have been revised and improved. More to discover in the Jurassic The Jurassic archive has been expanded with new facts, giving you more to uncover as you explore its creatures and changing world. A clearer, more atmospheric look We’ve redrawn a selection of illustrations and refined the backgrounds to give the game a more cohesive look. We’ve also removed the lines that crowded the era trees. The nodes now have room to breathe, making the archive cleaner and easier to explore. This update includes further visual and interface refinements across the game. Thank you for your support! Add Epoch Vault to your Steam wishlist.
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