Dawnfolk Android
41 days old
Dawnfolk is #107 in Games › Strategy Paid on Google Play in India and charting in 4 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperShort Circuit Studio
CategoryGames › Strategy
Price7.99 USD
Released
Installs1k+
Rating★ 4.1 (40)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone 10+
Rating
4.1 ★
40 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#107
Measured
Dawnfolk on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.shortcircuitstudio.dawnfolk
Publisher
Short Circuit Studio
Content rating
Everyone 10+
Dawnfolk downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Games › StrategyPaid | #107 | |
| Games › StrategyPaid | #108 | |
| Games › StrategyPaid | #109 | |
| Games › StrategyPaid | #109 |
Apps near Dawnfolk on the chart
Games › Strategy Paid, around #107.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.1 ★
40 ratings
Measured
Ratings
40
Measured
Written reviews
5
Measured
About Dawnfolk
In a world of darkness, you are the ruler of a kingdom lost to shadows. On a quest to save your people, you discover Lueur—a mythical, fiery companion who will light your way.
Created by solo developer Darenn Keller, Dawnfolk blends minimalist strategy, exploration, and city-building into a relaxing yet deeply rewarding experience.
Decades ago, obsidian monoliths fell from the sky, bringing a creeping darkness that consumed the land. Now, with the power of Lueur, you can push back the shadows and reclaim your realm.
But what kind of ruler will you be?
Explore an uncharted medieval fantasy world, manage resources, build cities, and survive against many dangers.
Minigames add a unique challenge to supporting your people. The better you perform, the more resources you gain—helping your community weather the darkness.
Every choice matters as you explore different strategies and play styles. Grow your settlement from a handful of tents into a thriving city in less than an hour, with no need for long tutorials or complex systems.
Designed to feel familiar yet fresh, the game focuses on exploration and experimentation—where discovery is part of the journey.
Your choices will shape the fate of your people.
Will you succeed in bringing light back to the world?
Features
- A Comfy Game: A strategy experience designed for relaxed play, wherever you are.
- Easy to learn: No long tutorials or complex menus—jump in and start building.
- Short sessions: Grow from nothing to a thriving city in under an hour.
- Mixing Macro and Micro: Blend city-building with mini-games inspired by farming sims and RPGs. Earn bonus resources through skill-based challenges that break up city management.
- Game Modes: Multiple ways to play, including real-time, turn-based, and adjustable difficulty.
- Incentivized Discovery: Explore, experiment, and uncover systems at your own pace—the game won’t tell you everything.
- Minimalist Design: Focused mechanics that deliver depth without unnecessary complexity.
- Interactive Story: Your buildings shape evolving stories. Your choices determine outcomes and directly impact your city—will you rule with kindness or pragmatism?
Created by solo developer Darenn Keller, Dawnfolk blends minimalist strategy, exploration, and city-building into a relaxing yet deeply rewarding experience.
Decades ago, obsidian monoliths fell from the sky, bringing a creeping darkness that consumed the land. Now, with the power of Lueur, you can push back the shadows and reclaim your realm.
But what kind of ruler will you be?
Explore an uncharted medieval fantasy world, manage resources, build cities, and survive against many dangers.
Minigames add a unique challenge to supporting your people. The better you perform, the more resources you gain—helping your community weather the darkness.
Every choice matters as you explore different strategies and play styles. Grow your settlement from a handful of tents into a thriving city in less than an hour, with no need for long tutorials or complex systems.
Designed to feel familiar yet fresh, the game focuses on exploration and experimentation—where discovery is part of the journey.
Your choices will shape the fate of your people.
Will you succeed in bringing light back to the world?
Features
- A Comfy Game: A strategy experience designed for relaxed play, wherever you are.
- Easy to learn: No long tutorials or complex menus—jump in and start building.
- Short sessions: Grow from nothing to a thriving city in under an hour.
- Mixing Macro and Micro: Blend city-building with mini-games inspired by farming sims and RPGs. Earn bonus resources through skill-based challenges that break up city management.
- Game Modes: Multiple ways to play, including real-time, turn-based, and adjustable difficulty.
- Incentivized Discovery: Explore, experiment, and uncover systems at your own pace—the game won’t tell you everything.
- Minimalist Design: Focused mechanics that deliver depth without unnecessary complexity.
- Interactive Story: Your buildings shape evolving stories. Your choices determine outcomes and directly impact your city—will you rule with kindness or pragmatism?
What's new in 1.0.7
Stability and bug fixes. Mainly resolving issues with controller support. Thank you for playing!