The Paddock is a short game about dealing with dinosaurs as a security guard, if you die you must start from the beginning.
CCTV cameras that are used for watching the dinosaur and electrocuting it when it gets too close to the fence.
First person game, you have a torch and a few other tools.
One continuous level that has you complete objectives as you play it.
A story that unravels as you play through the game.
A short experience that can be finished in 1 hour. If you die, the game restarts.
Gameplay
Set in the remote mountains the player is starting their first shift as a security guard, alone. The primary objective being, don't let the dinosaurs get in, while also trying not to get eaten.
As some of the Dilophosaurus begin to break in, the player must do their best to avoid them while also completing objectives. If the player fails in keeping the Giganotosaurus from breaking through the fences, the game will end.
If the player is killed, that is it. The game will give you an option to restart or go back to the main menu. This game is meant to be beaten in one sitting.
Story
The story of the game will be told through voice lines within the game as well as lore scattered through radio signals and notes.
A remote research facility in the mountains is monitoring dinosaurs and how they interact with each other in the environment. The player is tasked with keeping the facility secure while everyone is gone. As the day goes on, more and more starts to go wrong for the player and eventually dinosaurs start turning up where they shouldn't be, inside the facility.
Was a fun experience - I liked The little minigames involving the dinosaurs, such as the security cameras and flares. The scripted sequences were also cool as was the game over screen among many other things. Would recommend
Impressive work for what is essentially a first project from a solo dev, constantly being updated and patched so the future is bright!
Very interesting game! I would suggest giving more animation/ audio cues for the Giga during the camera sequences. The camera section could also have a percentage gauge to see your NV timer/ electric capacity. but all in all, I love the game!
Arrived to the soothing melody of a Northern Irish man Slept in a bed Scared off a dino with pure masculinity got strapped into bed for non-consensual forever sleep 11/10 would play again
Short but truly a valiant effort for a solo dev. Hope to see more like it in the future
Big Dinos
Great quality for a solo dev indie horror game--the ambience and tension are definitely right on brand for that genre. Think Jurassic Park, but 'collect my pages.' Constantly being patched, so definitely worth it for a quick playthrough :)
dinersore
Worth a go, decent attempt for a first game, some bugs, but dev is quick to fix. Some gaming quality of life bits are missing in my opinion, I'd love to see a map, or objective marker, and a save feature in the future!
The Paddock costs $5.99.
Minimum: Minimum: OS: 10/11 Processor: Intel I7L370H Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 2070 Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: NA VR Support: NA Additional Notes: Subject to change before release. Recommended: Recommended: OS: 11 Processor: RYZEN 9 5900X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 3070 Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: NA VR Support: NA Additional Notes: Subject to change before release.
The Paddock is available on Windows PC.
The Paddock has 100% positive reviews from 9 players.
The Paddock was released on Jun 5, 2025.
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