Deal | Set in prehistoric times, this survival city-builder loved by 86% of players is 50% off on Steam

After a closed beta that began on October 17, 2018, Dawn of Man was released on Steam on March 1, 2019. Developed and published by Madruga Works, this survival city-builder is currently available for $12.49 on Steam until June 8, 2026, while its original price is $24.99.

In this game, you must lead a settlement of ancient humans and guide them through 10,000 years of history. Your adventure begins in the Stone Age and ends in the Iron Age. Thus, you’ll need to gather different materials, such as wood and stone, in order to craft tools and build your village. Food is also very important, and you’ll need to collect berries and hunt prehistoric animals, such as mammoths.

Expand your settlement by building various structures and improving your crops to meet the needs of your people. However, don’t neglect your defenses, as raiders and animals can attack you at any moment. In addition, each new discovery will bring you many benefits, but you will also have to face new challenges.

If we look at the reviews left by players on Steam, Dawn of Man is liked by 86% of players based on more than 17,718 reviews. On Metacritic, it has a Metascore of 74 and a user score of 7.3. However, the game has some flaws, such as very slow gameplay, which has disappointed some players. Some of its mechanics can be difficult to master, and the AI has also been criticized. Finally, according to SteamDB, its lowest price was $8.74 on November 7, 2025, during a 65% discount.

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