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Ascendant Dawn

84% positive of 13 Steam reviews

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Released
2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Platforms
Steam

Made by Nikous Studio.

About the game

Ascendant Dawn is a grand strategy game where you lead a nomadic tribe in a brutal bronze age world. Work your way up from a small clan to a great empire by founding cities and conquering your enemies.

Tagged by players

  • 4X
  • Grand Strategy
  • Political Sim
  • Wargame
  • Historical
  • Alternate History
  • Economy
  • War
  • Building
  • Strategy
  • Simulation
  • Exploration

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What players say

  • Not recommended
    I just don't have the patience in the year of our lord 2026. The GUI is ugly and unintuitive, the in-game encyclopedia isn't formatted correctly and is difficult to read on wide resolution settings, and the controls mostly don't work. Pausing the game doesn't seem to do anything, and left click / right click do the opposite of what you think they would. The straw that broke the fat gamer's back was the game crashing…

    14 min played when written. 9 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    I am surprised this game isn't listed in early access. The developer responded very quickly to my feedback so that's a very good sign. It has the makings of a great game. Currently there are some issues and basics that I think need resolving or improving before any of the more complex elements are reached. Seems to be an interesting indy game so I am happy to give big thumbs up. With work it could be excellent and…

    3.5 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.

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