Indie · March 1, 2019
Dawn of Man (2019)
Take control of a settlement of the first modern humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Dawn of Man is a survival/city-builder from the creators of Planetbase. The game starts in the Stone Age , and takes you up to the Iron Age , spanning more than 10,000 years of human prehistory. You will have to get your people to survive, expand and evolve, just like our ancestors, facing the challenges that the environment will throw at you. Hunt Animals were a vital source of food and resources for ancient humans. Use their meat to feed your people and their skin and bones to make clothing and craft the tools you will need to stay alive. Confront Mammoths , Woolly Rhinos , Ancient Bison , Megaloceros , Cave Lions and other species that roamed the earth at the time. Gather Collect a variety resources from the environment: fruit, berries, water, wood, flint, stone, ores. Use them to prepare food, to make tools and to build structures in your settlement. Plan for harsh times Fish is more abundant in spring, berries and fruit can be collected in summer and animals are easier to come by when it's warm. When winter comes, make sure to have enough non-perishable food and warm clothing in order to survive. Expand and fortify your settlement Build more homes and facilities for your people, in order to expand your population. Construct fortifications and craft weapons, so you are ready for when the inevitable conflict comes. Research Technologies Each new discovery will make it easier for your settlement to be able to support larger populations, but will also bring new challenges: increased food demand, morale issues and more frequent raider attacks. Build Megalithic Structures Our ancestors were capable of incredible engineering feats: mine massive rocks from the environment, transport them using sledges and construct colossal stone structures. Control Nature Unlock farming technologies to grow your own vegetables, so you can feed large amounts of people. Domesticate animals to produce food, resources and provide increased muscle power.
Indie releases from 2019
38 Indie titles launched in 2019 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 17.1k Steam reviews | Top 17% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 87% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 60% |
| Metacritic | 74/100 | Genre average 77 — top 68% of Indie titles |
| Concurrent peak | 323 players | Top 17% in Indie by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 26 h average | Top 23% for session depth among Indie |
Peer Indie titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- City Builder · 681
- Colony Sim · 539
- Survival · 431
- Strategy · 420
- Simulation · 301
- Historical · 221
- Sandbox · 203
- Singleplayer · 162
- Open World · 145
- Economy · 139
- Indie · 129
- Choices Matter · 115
- RTS · 109
- Resource Management · 57
- Destruction · 54
Reception Metrics
Steam community
87%Very Positive · 17.1k reviews
14.9k positive · 2.2k negative
Metacritic
74/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.4/10
Curator recommendations
16.7k
Peak concurrent players
323
Press Quotes
“Dawn Of Man’s great triumph is that, a dozen hours after I’d picked my first berry, forging my first iron sword felt like an immortal accomplishment.” Rock Paper Shotgun
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
26h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
12h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
0h
Current engagement
Achievements
24
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 1, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Madruga Works |
| Base price | $12.49 -50% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (4)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Workshop
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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