Dawnfolk News

Added the level for the community contest.
More info in the next post!

[p]We’re getting close to Dawnfolk’s first anniversary on February 13th!  [/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate, the game will exceptionally be on a HUGE sale for one day only as part of steam daily deals. The biggest discount it’s ever had, and probably the biggest of 2026. Make sure the game is wishlisted to be notified.[/p][p][/p][p]I’ll also be announcing something very very very cool that you guys have been asking for.[/p][p][/p][p]Is there anything you'd like me to do for the anniversary? A live gameplay stream, a post-portem, a video update about my journey or maybe an AMA session. Let me know![/p][p][/p][p]One last thing that would be amazing: We’re 15 reviews away from reaching 500 reviews, which should unlock the “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. Fingers crossed we get there before the anniversary, you know what to do. 🙏[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for the support, take care! [/p][p][/p][p]- Darenn[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]Nominations for the Steam Awards has just started, and I'll let you on a secret: I'd love Dawnfolk to get one! If you liked Dawnfolk, nominating it is a huge way to help as it will bring more eyes onto the game.[/p][p]You can vote for any category you want, but I think Dawnfolk was especially good on Steam Deck and it's worth letting everyone know that it might be The Best Game On Steam Deck in 2025 (big statement). [/p][p]The Most Innovative Gameplay award also seem appropriate as strategy games enjoyable with a game pad are rare and as you know, Dawnfolk is a weird mix of arcade cozy survival dark cute city-building strategy 4X games ;)[/p][p]Thank you very much for taking the time to nominate my little game.[/p][p]Take care![/p][p]- Darenn [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone![/p][p]Dawnfolk has been nominated for the Indie Game Awards, specifically for the Gameplay Design Award, alongside nine other incredible games.[/p][p]I'm proud and honored that Dawnfolk was selected (you should have seen my face when I got the email).[/p][p]The lineup is insane:[/p]

• [p]Absolum – Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks[/p]
• [p]BallxPit – Kenny Sun[/p]
• [p]Dawnfolk – Darenn Keller[/p]
• [p]Hades II – Supergiant Games[/p]
• [p]Hollow Knight: Silksong – Team Cherry[/p]
• [p]Keep Driving – YCJY Games[/p]
• [p]Look Outside – Francis Coulombe[/p]
• [p]Öoo – NamaTakahashi, tiny cactus studio, Tsuyomi[/p]
• [p]Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo – Pocket Trap[/p]
• [p]The King is Watching – Hypnohead[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]With games like these, the chances of Dawnfolk actually winning are slim, but being nominated next to such incredibly good titles already feels like a victory.[/p][p]Dawnfolk would never have reached this point without you guys playing the game, leaving reviews, and spreading the word.[/p][p]Thanks to you, the game sits at 95% positive reviews out of 445. Just 55 more reviews to reach Overwhelmingly Positive (which is crazy to even think about).[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you so much for playing and for your support.[/p][p][/p][p]Take care,[/p][p]
-- Darenn[/p]