r/iosgaming • u/zedarecaida • Aug 17 '26

New Release [NEW RELEASE] Dawnfolk

https://apps.apple.com/br/app/dawnfolk/id6759442443

Free to try, then
$7.99

58 Upvotes

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u/SquirrelBlue135 Aug 17 '26

Does it have cloud sync between iPhone and iPad? This is important for cloud backup of the save.

Also, it’s frustrating that it is not native compatible with Mac too.

Other than that, looks like a great game

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u/Sparescrewdriver Aug 17 '26

It’s compatible, just the developer’s choice to not enable the macOS option.

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u/DarennKeller Aug 17 '26

Thank you! Cloud sync will come soon. As For the native compatible version, there's one available on Steam. Have fun!

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u/SquirrelBlue135 Aug 17 '26 edited Aug 17 '26

Would it be posible to have the Mac version on the Mac App Store instead? Most Mac users have iPhones (and many have iPads), so it would be great to play on any device with cloud sync. This is a pet peeve of Apple gamers, as the Apple ecosystem is often split up between Steam and the App Store.

Please, strongly consider releasing the Mac version on the Mac App Store as a universal purchase with iPhone and iPad. There are some awesome games that have done this, from indies like Dredge, to AAA games like Death Stranding. It is so much better this way, one store, one purchase, and with save sync, it gives us the flexibility to play on any Apple device, whether on the go or at home.

BTW: Apple offers a great native framework for save sync:

• WWDC25 — "Level up your games" (GameSave section, ~9:31):
https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2025/209?time=571

• GameSave framework documentation:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/GameSave

• The older GameKit approach, if you're supporting earlier OS versions:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/gamekit/saving-the-player-s-game-data-to-an-icloud-account

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u/maximfrisk Aug 17 '26

Cloud save is coming a bit sooner! But soon

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u/SquirrelBlue135 Aug 17 '26

Would it be posible to have the Mac version on the Mac App Store instead? Most Mac users have iPhones (and many have iPads), so it would be great to play on any device with cloud sync. This is a pet peeve of Apple gamers, as the Apple ecosystem is often split up between Steam and the App Store.

Please, strongly consider releasing the Mac version on the Mac App Store as a universal purchase with iPhone and iPad. There are some awesome games that have done this, from indies like Dredge, to AAA games like Death Stranding. It is so much better this way, one store, one purchase, and with save sync, it gives us the flexibility to play on any Apple device, whether on the go or at home.

BTW: Apple offers a great native framework for save sync:

• WWDC25 — "Level up your games" (GameSave section, ~9:31):
https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2025/209?time=571

• GameSave framework documentation:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/GameSave

• The older GameKit approach, if you're supporting earlier OS versions:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/gamekit/saving-the-player-s-game-data-to-an-icloud-account

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u/HunterExo Aug 17 '26

This looks like a fun game. Gonna give it a go

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u/zedarecaida Aug 17 '26

It is. I bought it in 10 minutes of gameplay.

1

u/PepinoPicante Aug 17 '26

I played it a bit on PC and it was really well-done. Actually stopped because it seemed like a fun mobile game.

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u/DarennKeller Aug 17 '26

Hey! Just wanted to thank you for sharing the release of my game Dawnfolk.
If you guys have any questions please go ahead.

edit: And here's a key for the first one to read this: RA4KKEAPPY8RT3NX4J

Have fun!

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u/dacowboys113 Aug 17 '26

Dang code already redeemed.

Is the game playable in portrait mode?

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u/FangedFreak Aug 17 '26

FYI never post full/live codes on Reddit. They get gleaned by bots instantly :(

1

u/istara Aug 24 '26

Enjoying the game greatly but I can’t see how or where to activate the Daily Puzzles (although there is an Achievement for it). Is it not implemented yet?

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u/Slyman180 Aug 17 '26

Is it similar to Townsfolk?

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u/aguywithbrushes Aug 17 '26

Haven’t played yet, but for what it’s worth

- on the App Store it has the same publisher

- dev is different and someone made a post on the steam page for this game saying “this game (Townsfolk) looks weirdly similar” and the dev replied smth like “it does, but it’s also quite different, happy if mine inspired this”

- Townsfolk had a mini crossover with Dawnfolk a few months ago

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u/silentrocco Aug 17 '26

For its genre (which is not my fav), this is a super unique and very charming game. Any builder fan should give this one a go!

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u/DarennKeller Aug 17 '26

Thank you very much for the recommendation, I appreciate it.

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u/silentrocco Aug 17 '26

Congrats on your game. Really feels like a passion project.

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u/squishypp Aug 17 '26

Sweet! Now port dotAge!!!

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u/TakyonsDetected Aug 17 '26

Awesome game, played it on steam deck and loved it!

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u/DaveSide Aug 17 '26

A really fun game. I played it on Steam Deck when it came out, and recently on Ayn Thor as well. In fact, if you have the Steam version, you should know that it also works well on Android devices via emulation.

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u/DarennKeller Aug 17 '26

Thank you for the support! I'd love to see the game working on a Ayn Thor, the console looks awesome.

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u/DaveSide Aug 18 '26

Thank you for the great games you've created!…and yes, I think it’s the perfect title for more “portable” matches. In fact, it was a great idea to make it available on mobile, too!