Over the years, dinosaurs have been further researched and studied to the point that scientists have learned more about their behavior, appearance, and even sound. Audiences have seen the updated versions of dinosaurs in media, including video games. While most gamers might remember playing the arcade version of Jurassic Park in person, the dinosaurs included aren't up-to-date in terms of recent findings.

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Today, most people know that dinosaurs are somewhat related to modern avian creatures. As odd as it seemed, some dinosaurs even had feathered wings, while others had paddle-shaped tails for swimming. Video games don't have perfect renderings, but they have included somewhat updated dinosaurs.

10 Jurassic World Evolution 2 Focuses On Paleo-Accurate Details

T-rex mod standing on the grass

Jurassic World Evolution 2 and the Jurassic Park franchise as a whole are full to the brim with dinosaurs. Because the game revolves around creating a prehistoric theme park, it should be scrutinized for its dinosaur content. While the creators have admitted that fresh scientific discoveries aren't exactly at the top of their list of priorities, they have consulted with experts in the field to understand details about dinosaurs that matter.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 initially put a heavier focus on incorporating real dinosaur coat patterns, movement, and sounds while keeping the classic Jurassic Park design. Fans looking for even more realistic dinosaurs can turn to Evolution 2's robust modding community.

9 Path Of Titans Takes A Survival Of The Fittest Approach To Dinos

Stegosaurus on a grassy hill

Similar to other games of its kind, Path of Titans allows players to step into the clawed feet of ancient creatures. The game provides a list of options to choose from, including their incredibly accurate rendition of the Stegosaurus. After choosing a dinosaur to roam the prehistoric landscapes, players get to interact with other players and complete objectives to earn points.

The impressively detailed and paleo-accurate creatures come in abundance, from the Spinosaurus to the Iguanadon. With the wide catalog of animals and gorgeous settings, players can also take creative liberties and change their dino with different skins.

8 ARK: Survival Evolved Doesn't Forget The Spinosaurus

Baryonx standing in the grass

Ark: Survival Evolved is not a scientifically accurate game at all. It takes users whose only goal is to survive across a creature-infested island. There are, however, a few dinosaurs that stand out among the crowd to please prehistoric fans. The included Baryonyx- a type of Spinosaurus- somewhat resembles what scientists have discovered thus far.

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The skin tone is probably the least accurate design decision, but it doesn't take away from the overall accuracy. From the narrowed snout to the large claws, ARK's Baryonyx is relatively close to what information is out there.

7 The Isle Has Several Semi-Accurate Dinos

Austroraptor in the woods

An open-world survival horror game, The Isle, which is available on Steam, allows players to live life as dinosaurs. The depictions of dinosaurs aren't perfect, and gamers might not expect them to be, but there are a few surprisingly accurate dinosaur visuals.

The inclusion of the Austroraptor is remarkably similar to fossilized skeletons and renderings of the dinosaur. From its stance and stature to the long feathers along its body that it used for warmth, the raptor is quite an accurate-looking creature for the most part.

6 Deathground Is A Creepy Mix Of Alien And Jurassic Park

Utahraptor on the stairs

Deathground is a survival horror game that pits players against deadly dinos in the dark. Like Alien: Isolation, the reliance on being quiet and a mediocre flashlight to make it through dinosaur-infested settings make the gameplay terrifying. The incredibly detailed animals just make things better.

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Commonly known now as Utahraptors (named for their place of discovery), these agile beasts have been depicted as up-to-date as the Raptors in Prehistoric Planet. The T-Rex is just as accurate, if not more so when players notice the movement of the muscles and skin along its body.

5 Saurian Isn't Perfect But Its Dinosaurs Are

Dakotaraptor on the beach

Saurian prides itself on being "the world's most accurate dinosaur simulator." The game has a few quirks, but the vast amount of scientifically accurate dino is impressive. After consulting with experts, the creators ensured the animals roaming the environment would look up-to-date and realistic.

From the terrifyingly dark Dakotaraptors to the unique patterns on the Triceratops, it's clear that the developers took their time in studying the latest information on dinosaurs. Players might find navigating around the map frustrating, but the fact that gamers get to be surrounded by primarily accurate creatures is perfect.

4 Prehistoric Kingdom Displays An Immense Catalogue of Dinosaurs

Dilophosaurus

Similar to Jurassic World Evolution, Prehistoric Kingdom places power in the hands of the player. It was released in 2022 and is still being updated and developed, but fans have loved it so far.

Players take on the role of a prehistoric zookeeper of sorts, growing and maintaining landscapes as well as caring for the ancient beasts. Among the many scientifically accurate creatures in Prehistoric Kingdom is the Dilophosaurus, made famous in Jurrasic Park. The Prehistoric Kingdom version eschews the totally-fictional neck frills in favor of a more accurate head crest.

3 The Lost Wild Will Have A Variety Of Detailed Dinos

Stegosaurus family near a creek

Similar to Deathground, The Lost Wild is a survival horror game that is sure to include plenty of terrifying dinosaurs. Expected to release in late 2024, the game will display some of the most scientifically accurate dinos in a game to date.

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The developers have undersocred the fact that dinosaurs will be more animal than monster. This focus on behavior, in addition to the appearances of the dinos in released images, indicates the idea that the devs took dinosaur facts seriously for a better experience.

2 Isles Of Yore Is A Dinosaur Based Passion Project

Long Necks in the distance on a field

A multiplayer simulator, Isles of Yore puts gamers in the footsteps of giants. The game has been praised primarily for its gorgeous landscapes, though many also complain that there's little to do so far. The game's AI dinosaurs, however, are creatures to be admired.

Beasts like the Coelophysis, although lacking in intricacy, overall resemble the general concept of what these creatures looked like. Isles of Yore was created by a single creator, making the relatively fleshed-out animals even more impressive.

1 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Brings Up Evolution

Dinosaur Fossils marked by the evolution lines on the ground

Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives players a chance to build up the local museum with some surprisingly realistic dinosaur remains. By scavenging around their and others' islands, gamers will continuously find fossils and other items to complete the museum's collection.

Though there are no living dinosaurs to analyze, the Animal Crossing museum does an incredible job of displaying surprisingly simplified but accurate versions of prehistoric creatures. The developers also made sure to put these creatures in a particular order so that roaming through the dinosaur hall gives a rough timeline of the creatures' evolution.

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