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Games Like Aurora Dusk: Steam Age

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Indie, RPG, Singleplayer.

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An amazing mix of RPG, strategy, simulation, sandbox and survival game. Aurora Dusk looks like many other games, but instead of being alone, you live in a community. You can play one or more villagers and evolve from the Wood Age to the Steam Age.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 309 reviews
Released: 2019-03-08
Developer: Sylvain Harlaut
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 18.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 76%

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    Cut the trees, catch some fish, upgrade your castle and environment. Guard the treasure against waves of enemies and lead your dwarves on their way to victory!

    Why similar: Strategy 44.3%, Tower Defense 27.7%, Indie 14.9%, Fantasy 5.9%, 2D 3.1%

  56. #56 Dawnfolk
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 668 reviews2025
    Dev: Darenn KellerPub: Astra Logical
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark, casual and puzzly survival building game. Gather resources, rebuild your realm, and protect your people from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths and bring light back to the world?

    Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, Medieval 22.2%, Fantasy 14%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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