Dawnfolk Downloads & RevenueDawnfolk · App Store & Google Play
Dawnfolk by Short Circuit Studio is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
🌟iOSFeatured by Apple🌟iOSFeatured by Apple📦iOSUpdated to version 1.0.9📈AndroidDropped out of every chart we track📈iOSEntered the top 100📈iOSEntered the top 100📦AndroidUpdated to version 1.0.9📈AndroidEntered the top 100💰AndroidPrice rise🆕iOSFirst spotted by AppInsider📦iOSVersion 1.0.8💰AndroidPrice drop✏️AndroidNew screenshots✏️AndroidNew icon📦AndroidUpdated to version 1.0.8🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider🆕iOSReleased on the App Store🆕AndroidReleased on Google Play
Full timeline · 53 events
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · CA, US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · CA, US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · CA, US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · CA, US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · CA, US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · CA, US
- 📦Dawnfolk updated to version 1.0.9iOSStabilitätsverbesserungen und Fehlerbehebungen. Vielen Dank fürs Spielen!
- 📈Dawnfolk dropped out of every chart we trackAndroidLast seen 19 Oct
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Strategy · DE
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Strategy · GB
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new countryiOSCanada
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Strategy · IT
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Strategy · AU · Top Free · Strategy · FR
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new countryiOSAustralia
- 📦Dawnfolk updated to version 1.0.9AndroidStability and bug fixes. Thank you for playing!
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSUnited Kingdom · Italy
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSGermany · France
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · All Games · TW
- 💰Dawnfolk: price riseAndroid4.00 USD → 7.99 USD · US
- 🆕Dawnfolk first spotted by AppInsideriOS#79 in Top Free · Strategy · France (found via developer)
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Strategy · TW
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Strategy · TH · Top Paid · Strategy · VN
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new countryAndroidTaiwan
- 📦Dawnfolk version 1.0.8iOSNew puzzle levels have arrived! We’ve also made the main menu quicker with one-tap selections, expanded the game to make full use of your screen, and added a new in-app purchase summary and explanation for extra clarity.
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Strategy · ES
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100 in 10 chartsAndroidTop Paid · All Games · AU · Top Paid · All Games · BR · Top Paid · All Games · ES · Top Paid · All Games · IT · +6 more
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Thailand · +2 more
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Strategy · AU · Top Paid · Strategy · DE · Top Paid · Strategy · FR · Top Paid · Strategy · IT
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidAustralia · France · Italy
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Paid · All Games · FR · Top Paid · All Games · ID · Top Paid · All Games · JP · Top Paid · All Games · US
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Strategy · BR · Top Paid · Strategy · JP · Top Paid · Strategy · US
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new countryAndroidJapan
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Strategy · CA · Top Paid · Strategy · GB · Top Paid · Strategy · KR
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Paid · All Games · CA · Top Paid · All Games · DE · Top Paid · All Games · GB · Top Paid · All Games · KR · +1 more
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidCanada · United Kingdom · United States
- 💰Dawnfolk: price dropAndroid7.99 USD → 4.00 USD · US
- ✏️Dawnfolk: new screenshotsAndroid12 screenshots (was 12) · US
- ✏️Dawnfolk: new iconAndroid
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· US
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Strategy · BR · Top Paid · Strategy · DE · Top Paid · Strategy · KR
- 📈Dawnfolk charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidBrazil · Germany · South Korea
- 📦Dawnfolk updated to version 1.0.8AndroidNo release notes
- 📈Dawnfolk entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Strategy · AE · Top Paid · Strategy · ID · Top Paid · Strategy · IN · Top Paid · Strategy · SA
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · US
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · JP, US
- 🆕Dawnfolk first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 🌟Dawnfolk featured by AppleiOSgames · JP, US
- 📦Dawnfolk version 1.0.7AndroidStability and bug fixes. Mainly resolving issues with controller support. Thank you for playing!
- 🆕Dawnfolk released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Dawnfolk released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.4 ★
63 ratings, both stores
Measured
New ratings a week
5.7
both stores, 4-week average
Measured
Dawnfolk at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
City-building Strategy Minimalist Fantasy short sessions Premium
#relaxing #exploration #resource management #single-player #indie #story-driven
App Store
App details
App ID
6759442443
Publisher
Short Circuit Studios AB
Publisher country
Sweden
On the store since
Aug 2026
Under a year
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase · Game Center
Content rating
4+
Languages
10
AR EN FR DE JA PL PT RU ZH ES
Size
339 MB
Also listed in
Strategy, Puzzle
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.shortcircuitstudio.dawnfolk
Publisher
Short Circuit Studios AB
Publisher country
Sweden
Content rating
Everyone 10+
Dawnfolk downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 10k+ |
| Google Play | 10+ | 1k+ Measured |
| Total | 10+ Confidence | 10k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where Dawnfolk's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
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.
Business model: Ad-led
How Dawnfolk makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads · 20 ad networks
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 0 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 0 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisApp Store
New ratings a week
2.9
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.8★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
59/100
faster than 65% of Games apps
Google Play
New ratings a week
2.8
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.4★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
27/100
faster than 11% of Game strategy apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 13 |
| Google Play | 4.4 ★ | 50 7 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 63 |
What users say about Dawnfolk
From the 17 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the game's charming retro aesthetic, strategic depth, and value for money, often noting its successful transition from PC to mobile. However, complaints focus on technical issues like overheating, cloud save synchronization errors, and unresponsive developer support regarding accessibility and mode restrictions.
Mostly positive (82% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and its features and content.
What people like
- Fun: “fantastic - cozy but challenging”
- Features & content: “I wish there were twenty more levels!!!”
- Useful: “Definitely recommend this for anyone who loves a city-builder with resource management!”
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?
Dawnfolk App Store
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 6 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperShort Circuit Studio
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.3 (13)
Version1.0.9
Age rating4+
First seen by us
12 Oct 2026
12 Oct 2026Installs (est.)10k+ worldwide
Rating
4.3 ★
13 ratings
Measured
New ratings a week
2.9
App Store, 4-week average
Measured
Dawnfolk on the App Store
App details
App ID
6759442443
Publisher
Short Circuit Studios AB
Publisher country
Sweden
On the store since
Aug 2026
Under a year
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase · Game Center
Content rating
4+
Languages
10
AR EN FR DE JA PL PT RU ZH ES
Size
339 MB
Also listed in
Strategy, Puzzle
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
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Dawnfolk's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
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.
Business model: Ad-led
How Dawnfolk makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads · 20 ad networks
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.3 ★
13 ratings
Measured
Ratings
13
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
2.9
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.8★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
59/100
faster than 65% of Games apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
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?
Latest updates
1.0.9
Stabilitätsverbesserungen und Fehlerbehebungen. Vielen Dank fürs Spielen!
1.0.8
New puzzle levels have arrived! We’ve also made the main menu quicker with one-tap selections, expanded the game to make full use of your screen, and added a new in-app purchase summary and explanation for extra clarity.
More from Short Circuit Studio
Dawnfolk Android
Not in a tracked Google Play top chart right now.
Updated 6 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperShort Circuit Studio
CategoryGames › Strategy
Price7.99 USD
Released
Installs1k+
Rating★ 4.4 (50)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone 10+
Rating
4.4 ★
50 ratings
Measured
New ratings a week
2.8
Google Play, 4-week average
Measured
Dawnfolk at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
City-building Strategy Minimalist Fantasy short sessions Premium
#relaxing #exploration #resource management #single-player #indie #story-driven
Dawnfolk on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.shortcircuitstudio.dawnfolk
Publisher
Short Circuit Studios AB
Publisher country
Sweden
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.
Where Dawnfolk's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
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.
Business model: Ad-led
How Dawnfolk makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads · 20 ad networks
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not in a Google Play top chart right now. | ||
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.4 ★
50 ratings
Measured
Ratings
50
Measured
Written reviews
7
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
2.8
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.4★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
27/100
faster than 11% of Game strategy apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Dawnfolk
From the 17 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the game's charming retro aesthetic, strategic depth, and value for money, often noting its successful transition from PC to mobile. However, complaints focus on technical issues like overheating, cloud save synchronization errors, and unresponsive developer support regarding accessibility and mode restrictions.
Mostly positive (82% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and its features and content.
What people like
- Fun: “fantastic - cozy but challenging”
- Features & content: “I wish there were twenty more levels!!!”
- Useful: “Definitely recommend this for anyone who loves a city-builder with resource management!”
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 1.0.9
Stability and bug fixes. Thank you for playing!
Store changes
What Dawnfolk changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Price rise
4.00 USD → 7.99 USD
Price drop
7.99 USD → 4.00 USD
New screenshots
12 screenshots (was 12)