Dawnfolk: A New Mobile Adventure
Dawnfolk by Darenn Keller has been making waves in the gaming community, receiving an impressive 94% positive reviews on Steam. Now, fans of the minimalistic city-building simulator can enjoy the mobile version released by Short Circuit Studio.
The game is now available on both the App Store and Google Play for 699 and 690 rubles, respectively. iOS users have the option to try out the project for free before making a purchase, a feature not available on Google Play.
In Dawnfolk, players are transported to a medieval world shrouded in darkness. As a defeated ruler, the player’s task is to restore their lands and reclaim them from the shadows. The game seamlessly blends city-building simulation with survival, strategy, and tile-based puzzles. Players will explore the world, gather resources, develop settlements, engage in mini-games, and make decisions that will shape the fate of the inhabitants.
Created by Darenn Keller, a former Ubisoft employee known for his work on the Assassin’s Creed and Ghost Recon series, Dawnfolk initially launched on Steam in February 2025. With over 650 user reviews, the game boasts an impressive 94% positive rating. It has also garnered attention in the gaming community, receiving nominations for System Design at IndieCade 2024 and Game Design at the Indie Game Awards 2025, where it competed against titles like Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
