Deal | This survival city-builder, with 86% positive reviews, is 50% off on Steam

Some city builders are set in the future or in fictional worlds. But Dawn of Man takes place in prehistoric times, at the dawn of humanity. Combining city-building mechanics with survival mechanics, you’ll lead a colony of early humans and help them survive through the ages.

The story begins in the Stone Age, and you'll have to lead your people through to the Iron Age, a period spanning about 10,000 years. To do so, you'll have to face a dangerous and constantly changing world.

Gather resources by exploring the map to construct buildings, expand your colony, and fortify it. As you progress, you’ll make discoveries that will allow you to provide for your entire population. But each discovery also brings its own set of challenges, such as increased food demand and other difficulties.

To find food and survive the winters, you can pick berries, fish, and hunt animals. But whether you're dealing with mammoths or cave lions, you'll need to watch out for potential dangers.

Dawn of Man explores a universe that is not often seen in city-building games, and that’s something players appreciate on Steam. Indeed, with 86% of its 17,828 reviews being positive, players appreciate the game’s historical setting, as well as its features and gameplay. However, the developers don't seem to be updating the game, as the last update was in October 2025. As a result, many bugs have been reported and remain unfixed.

Despite this, Dawn of Man is 50% off on Steam until August 31, 2026. Thus, according to SteamDB, you can get it for $12.49, while its original price is $24.99.

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