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Description

In a world of darkness, you are the ruler of a kingdom lost to shadows. On a quest to save your people, you discover Lueur—a mythical, fiery companion who will light your way.

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

Decades ago, obsidian monoliths fell from the sky, bringing a creeping darkness that consumed the land. Now, with the power of Lueur, you can push back the shadows and reclaim your realm.

But what kind of ruler will you be?

Explore an uncharted medieval fantasy world, manage resources, build cities, and survive against many dangers.

Minigames add a unique challenge to supporting your people. The better you perform, the more resources you gain—helping your community weather the darkness.

Every choice matters as you explore different strategies and play styles. Grow your settlement from a handful of tents into a thriving city in less than an hour, with no need for long tutorials or complex systems.

Designed to feel familiar yet fresh, the game focuses on exploration and experimentation—where discovery is part of the journey.

Your choices will shape the fate of your people.

Will you succeed in bringing light back to the world?

Features
- A Comfy Game: A strategy experience designed for relaxed play, wherever you are.
- Easy to learn: No long tutorials or complex menus—jump in and start building.
- Short sessions: Grow from nothing to a thriving city in under an hour.
- Mixing Macro and Micro: Blend city-building with mini-games inspired by farming sims and RPGs. Earn bonus resources through skill-based challenges that break up city management.
- Game Modes: Multiple ways to play, including real-time, turn-based, and adjustable difficulty.
- Incentivized Discovery: Explore, experiment, and uncover systems at your own pace—the game won’t tell you everything.
- Minimalist Design: Focused mechanics that deliver depth without unnecessary complexity.
- Interactive Story: Your buildings shape evolving stories. Your choices determine outcomes and directly impact your city—will you rule with kindness or pragmatism?

Developer

Short Circuit Studio

Developer ID: 5637091489219461791

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Recent Reviews

Daniel Buller

Great work dev! Very fun!

30 Aug 2026

carlos damiao

Make more of this I love it ♥️♥️♥️

27 Aug 2026

Pablo R.

v1.0.5

El terminal se calienta demasiado. ¿Podría implementarse una opción para reducir los FPS a 30?

Developer Response

¡Gracias por informarnos! Sentimos que tu dispositivo se esté calentando durante el juego. Agradecemos también tu sugerencia de incluir una opción para limitar los FPS a 30 y la tendremos en cuenta. Si puedes compartir más detalles sobre tu dispositivo, escríbenos a support@shortcircuitstudio.com para que podamos investigarlo.

25 Aug 2026

24 Aug 2026

Margaret

Absolutely superb. I wish there were twenty more levels!!!

Developer Response

Thank you so much for the kind review! We're really happy to hear you're enjoying the game. Your support means a lot to our team! If you ever need any help, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com. Thanks for playing!

25 Aug 2026

22 Aug 2026

Megan Carriker

v1.0.5

This game is absolutely fantastic. Loved it on PC and so happy I can have it to-go now on my phone too ❤️

Developer Response

Thank you so much for the kind review! We're really happy to hear you're enjoying the game. Your support means a lot to our team! If you ever need any help, feel free to reach out at support@shortcircuitstudio.com. Thanks for playing!

21 Aug 2026

21 Aug 2026

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