Dawnfolk v1.5.0a

Step into a realm beset by shadow and assume the mantle of a king or queen determined to restore the light. After years of wandering, you finally discover Lueur-a legendary, flame-wreathed creature whose brilliance can drive back the encroaching darkness. Guided by this fiery companion, your choices will shape the fate of a broken kingdom.

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In Dawnfolk you’ll chart an unexplored medieval fantasy land, gather and manage vital resources, build and expand settlements, and defend your people from myriad threats. Instead of long, drawn-out micromanagement, engaging minigames let you earn extra supplies and bonuses-master them to bolster your community’s resilience and ensure their survival.

Whether you’ve got hours to spare or just a few minutes, Dawnfolk welcomes you with an intuitive, pick-up-and-play approach. Progress from a cluster of tents to a sprawling city in under an hour, using a gamepad, keyboard, or handheld console. Familiar mechanics blend with fresh ideas, inviting you to explore, experiment, and unwind wherever you are.

The world you inherit was shattered when colossal obsidian monoliths fell from the sky, unleashing a storm of living darkness that devoured entire realms. Now, only a ruler bold enough to stand against the gloom can reclaim these lands. With Lueur at your side, you’ll venture into forgotten ruins, reopen trade routes, and rebuild thriving communities.

Created by French indie developer Darenn Keller, Dawnfolk reflects a singular vision. From the pixel art to the stirring soundtrack, every detail stems from Darenn’s personal design philosophy-fine-tuned through an active community of playtesters whose feedback continues to shape and expand the experience.

At every turn you’ll confront difficult moral and strategic choices. Will you heed warnings of looming disaster or gamble that your people can weather the storm? Can you turn a fledgling settlement into a shining beacon that inspires future arrivals? Your decisions will determine whether light conquers darkness once more.

Dawnfolk is available for download now-begin your quest, guide your people, and bring hope back to a world on the brink.
[spoiler=Steam Update Info 11.06.2026] Community Contest "Famine" Hey everyone! It’s time for a new community contest. This one is called Famine.I also have some juicy news, I'll keep that for the end of this post.The last contest winner Thunderbird designed a new tile for the game, the "Crypt", and you'll find it in this new contest!Until now, all the contest were about completing an objective in as few days as possible, not this time!The objective is simple, have the biggest production of food possible by day 100.Everyone who participates will be immortalized on the public leaderboard and win 100 blue lights in game!But only the best player will enter the Circle of the Champions of Light: ✨ Design your own unique tile in Dawnfolk (will appear in-game!)✨ Immortalized in Dawnfolk's Hall Of Fame and in the game credits.✨ A fancy Discord role at the top of the member list ✨ Access to a secret channel reserved for the top players To participate:1. Update the game to version 1.5.02. Unlock Secrets in the main menu (earn more blue lights if needed 👀) 3. The contest is at the bottom of the Secrets menu Your score is automatically submitted to the public leaderboard. You should definitely join the discord to chat with the other contestant and see screenshots of their attempts! A screenshot of your final map will be sent automatically on the discord server. Feel free to chat below in the replies too. You have until July 13th to complete the challenge.Good luck, and have fun! By participating in this contest, you agree that your Steam username and score may be publicly displayed on the official Discord server and related community channels.About t... [leech=https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1835236783561256]Read more in Steam[/leech][/spoiler]