Pitch

Dino Mayhem is a fast-paced, retro, 2D action smash-em-up where mighty dinosaurs rampage through cities using teeth, claws, and high-tech weapons. Play solo or with friends in a zany level-based campaign, competitive PvP modes, and pure destructive fun inspired by '90s arcade games.

Description

Unleash Dinosaurs, Wield Weapons, and Smash Cities in 4-Player Retro Arcade Madness

In Dino Mayhem, players control battle-ready dinosaurs created by the global mega-corporation Dyno Tech. Unable to be contained, these prehistoric powerhouses break free and go on a revenge-fueled rampage across a variety of destructible cities.

Gameplay is built around chaotic fun, quick action, and objective-based missions. Each level is structured like classic beat-em-ups that challenge players to smash buildings, defeat enemies, and cause as much mayhem as possible chasing that new high-score before moving on to the next section. Along the way, players will journey through small towns, big cities, lush jungles, and even the depths of space while they gain access to an ever-expanding arsenal of absurd weapons, from guns to goat-transmogrifiers.

Whether you're jumping in solo or with friends, the experience is easy to pick up and play, but grows more challenging as you progress. Tight controls, bright pixel art, fluid animations, and escalating difficulty create a satisfying "just one more try" loop that rewards skill, speed, and destruction. With a full story campaign, local co-op for up to four players, and multiple PvP modes, Dino Mayhem delivers the kind of cathartic destruction you'll want to come back to again and again.

History

Dino Mayhem started as a simple idea; I wanted to be a dinosaur and eat people. I've always loved those classic '90s video games, the kind that were easy to start, hard to master, and impossible to put down. One of my main inspirations was Rampage by Midway Games. I loved playing as those monsters and destroying cities, but it always felt a little slow-paced to me, so I knew I wanted something faster and more action-packed for my game; something more like Smash Bros in speed. I really want the player to feel like an indestructible monster as they tear through their enemies and turn cities into rubble.

I originally intended for this to be a small project I only worked on for a month, but when I brought it to a local convention and saw how much people loved it, I knew I had to make this into a full game! The concept has since evolved into something louder and more playful: weaponized dinosaurs, vibrant pixel art, couch co-op chaos. Dino Mayhem has now been featured at FanX, Craft Lake City, Game Devs of Utah Summit, and more.

Features

1. Legendary Playable Dinosaurs: Play as classic dinosaurs like T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and more.
2. Retro Arcade Action: Fast-paced side-scrolling gameplay inspired by classic arcade games.
3. Destructive Mayhem: Smash buildings, devour enemies, and tear through cities.
4. High-Tech Weapons: Use lasers, rockets, swords, and more.
5. Story Campaign: 30+ handcrafted levels spanning cities, jungles, and space, with bosses and escalating challenge.
6. Local Co-Op (Up to 4 Players): Jump in with friends for couch co-op destruction.
7. PvP Game Modes: Multiple competitive modes designed for fast, chaotic multiplayer battles.
8. Unlockables & Replayability: Unlock new dinosaurs, colorful skins, and game modes by progressing through the campaign and completing challenges.
9. Vibrant Pixel Art: Bright, expressive visuals with smooth animations and a comical tone.
10. Pick-Up-and-Play Design: Easy to start, hard to master, and built for addictive gameplay.

Also, you can eat goats.🐐

Media

Trailers

Dino Mayhem Demo Trailer (link)

Screen Shots

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Branding

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About the Developer

Studio Info

Incan Arcade Studios

Incan Arcade Studios is a solo indie game studio created by Dominic Ojeda, an illustrator, pixel artist and game dev obsessed with designing characters, inventing creatures, and creating worlds.

Credits

Dominic Ojeda
Developer / Artist / SFX

Emma Jackson
Music Composer / SFX.

Press Contact

For review keys, interviews, and media inquiries:
incanarcade@gmail.com