Fossil Quest
Dig up dinosaurs around the world and build the museum you always wanted.
by Unsigned Double · Cape Town, South Africa
What is Fossil Quest?
Why Fossil Quest is on Unfound
Rated 4.7 from 319 ratings on itch.io, and the support there is turning it into a full game; its developers also launched it on r/CozyGamers.
✓ Passes the Unfound barRated 4.7 out of 5 by 319 players on itch.ioWhat's the bar?
What players say
Highlights
- Excavate fossils, then assemble them into museum exhibits
- Upgrade your tools and open the museum to visitors
- Regular updates, including a new town
Keep in mind
- A prototype: the browser build doesn't work in Firefox and may have audio glitches (the developers say the download runs better)
- Keyboard movement (WASD), so it's desktop only
About Fossil Quest
You pick a dig site, chip fossils out of the rock, then piece the bones together into exhibits back home. Better tools make digs faster, visitors pay to see your collection, and you can decorate both your home and your character. Recent updates have added a town, field-guide animals and museum management.
It's a gentle, non-violent game with a clear hook for anyone who loved dinosaurs as a kid, and one commenter compares it to an old PBS Kids dig game. The developers ask players which dinosaurs and fossil formations to add next, and they answer comments.
Fossil Quest FAQ
Is Fossil Quest free?
Yes. The prototype is free to play in the browser on itch.io, with a pay-what-you-want Windows download.
Does Fossil Quest work in Firefox?
Not at the moment. The developers say the game doesn't currently run in Firefox, so use another browser or the Windows download.
Is Fossil Quest coming to Steam?
Yes. The developers are expanding it into a full game and invite players to wishlist it on Steam.
