Minimalist Survival City-Builder Dawnfolk Launches Today on Steam
Illuminate the world, build a thriving settlement, and fight back the darkness — now available on PC and Steam Deck
February 13, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA - Dawnfolk, the dark-yet-charming survival city-builder, is officially available today on Steam for 1.0. With over 30,000 wishlists leading up to launch, players are ready to step into the shadows, reclaim lost land, and grow their settlements one glowing tile at a time.
Developed by solo developer Darenn Keller, Dawnfolk blends deep strategy with minimalist design, offering a unique take on city-building where light is your most valuable resource. Players will gather materials, expand their town, and stave off the ever-encroaching darkness — all while facing unpredictable storms and challenges that threaten their progress.
Designed for both PC and Steam Deck, Dawnfolk is optimized for handheld play, making it easy to dive into quick sessions or sink into long nights of strategy. With bite-sized tile mechanics and atmospheric visuals, it’s a city-builder that rewards both careful planning and creative problem-solving.
Key Features include:
Survive & Expand – Build a thriving settlement while managing limited light and resources.
Explore the Unknown – Illuminate tiles to reveal new challenges, dangers, and rewards.
Defend Against the Darkness – Battle encroaching storms and maintain control of the land.
Steam Deck Optimized – Play comfortably on the go with smooth performance and intuitive UI.
Dawnfolk is now available on Steam for $14.99 USD with a 15% launch discount. The game has been fully localized in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish, and Portuguese.
For more glorious assets to help bring light back to the world, please check out the media kit at https://astralogical.org/game-dawnfolk.
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About Darenn Keller
Darenn Keller worked at Ubisoft as a Game Designer on the Ghost Recon and Assassin's Creed franchises before becoming an independent game developer. He is currently working on Dawnfolk and enjoys sharing his journey on YouTube.
Learn more about Darenn on YouTube, Twitter, Discord, and his website.
About Astra Logical
Astra Logical publishes systems and strategy games that don’t hate you. A mission-driven indie publisher, they support games with an ethos of progressive complexity and emergent thought. Astra teams up with developers who create approachable yet deep challenges for the curious-minded.
For more information, please visit astralogical.org or email marketing@astralogical.org.