Dawnmaker is now available on mobile letting you bring light to the dark

Dawnmaker is now available on iOS and Android

It challenges you to clear the smog from a forgotten continent, bringing light to the darkened lands.

Grow your city and expand the reach of light by strategically building and optimising your deck.

When it comes to environmental themes, there are two paths: a thoughtful, realistic portrayal, or a bold, imaginative approach that still delivers a powerful message. Dawnmaker clearly leans into the latter.

Dawnmaker is a strategy city-builder reminiscent of games like Kingdomino or Dorfromantik—though I'd describe it as a reverse Frostpunk. Instead of resisting an unstoppable force, you’re actively spreading light by expanding your influence across Heksiga, lifting the toxic smog that has long shrouded it.

Success depends on smart placement and careful planning. Your choices in building location and upgrades determine whether you’ll build a thriving metropolis or a modest settlement.

Brightening the future

I’m amazed it took so long for someone to reimagine the Frostpunk formula with a more hopeful vision. But Dawnmaker stands apart in more ways than one—especially in its core mechanics, emphasis on hex-based construction, and deck-building elements, setting it apart from traditional city-builders.

Naturally, there’s solid resource management at play. You’ll gather materials and food to sustain your growing city, and unlock new technologies that may just turn your dream of restoration into reality.

There’s definitely a lot to love about Dawnmaker. But if you’re like me—always on the hunt for fresh challenges in strategy games—then you’ll want to explore our list of the best strategy games on iOS for some standout picks!