Dawnfolk

In a world shrouded in darkness, you are the ruler of a kingdom lost to the shadows. On your journey to save your people, you meet Lueur—a mysterious flame companion who will light your way.

Created by solo indie developer Darenn Keller, Dawnfolk blends minimalist strategy, exploration, and city-building into a relaxed yet rewarding experience.

Decades ago, obsidian monoliths fell from the sky, bringing a creeping darkness that swallowed the entire land. Now, with Lueur's power, you can dispel the shadows and reclaim your kingdom.
But what kind of ruler will you be?
Explore an unknown medieval fantasy world, manage resources, build cities, and survive amid countless crises.
Minigames offer unique challenges to help your people. The better you perform, the more resources you earn to help your community withstand the darkness.
Every choice matters as you try different strategies and playstyles. With no lengthy tutorials or complex systems, you can grow a tiny settlement of a few tents into a thriving city in under an hour.
The game feels both familiar and fresh, focusing on exploration and experimentation, letting discovery itself become part of the journey.
Your choices will decide the fate of your people.
Can you bring light back to this world?

Features
-Relaxing: Enjoy a laid-back strategy experience anytime, anywhere.
-Easy to learn: No lengthy tutorials or complex menus—start building right away.
-Short sessions: Grow a thriving city from nothing in under an hour.
-Macro and micro combined: Combine city-building with minigames inspired by farming sims and RPGs. Earn extra resources through skill challenges, adding more variety to city management.
-Multiple game modes: Supports real-time, turn-based, and other playstyles, with adjustable difficulty.
-Encourages exploration: Explore, experiment, and discover various systems at your own pace—the game won't tell you everything.
-Minimalist design: Refined mechanics deliver rich depth while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
-Interactive story: Your buildings affect an evolving story. Your choices determine the outcome and directly impact the city—will you rule with mercy or pragmatism?