Dawnfolk Reviews

Dawnfolk is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Feb 11, 2025

Dawnfolk is a brilliant simplification of the city-building genre with satisfying, short scenarios to play through without skimping on difficulty. Even in easy mode, it does start getting tough towards the end and there are both hard and impossible modes on offer for those who want a little more spice. It's supremely engaging visually and controls really well with an easily readable and comprehensible style. There are hours of fun to find in the darkness, so long as you are ready to illuminate it.

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5 / 5.0
Feb 20, 2025

As well as being a captivating and addictive strategy-come-city-builder, it’s a game full of surprises, but perhaps most importantly, a game that exudes sheer joy. It’s the perfect addition to any genre fan’s catalogue, but most importantly, it’s an excellent gateway for anyone looking to dabble in the city-building genre.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 12, 2025

Dawnfolk is a brilliant simplification of the city-building genre with satisfying, short scenarios to play through without skimping on difficulty.

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Siliconera
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2025

Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark and minimalist survival city-builder. Gather resources, rebuild your realm, and protect your people from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths to bring light back to the world? Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.

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