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Dawn of Man

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2019

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Quick resume

Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Unique prehistoric setting
    • Satisfying progression system
    • Relaxing and immersive gameplay
    • Well-balanced resource management
    • Long playtime and replayability

    Cons

    • Developer abandonment and lack of updates
    • Limited social and cultural depth
    • Ai and pathfinding issues
    • Repetitive late-game content
    • Limited map and biome variety

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have control over assigning jobs, managing tasks, and directing villagers, though some AI limitations require micromanagement."

      Capsule for Grim Realms Grim Realms

      "Players have significant control over settlement development, task prioritization, and technology research, though some AI limitations require micromanagement."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game offers skill progression, strategic resource management, and challenges that reward player effectiveness, though some aspects are repetitive."

      Capsule for Idle Skilling Idle Skilling

      "Game offers skillful resource management, survival strategy, and milestone achievements that provide feedback on player effectiveness."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on cooperative play and personal progress rather than competing against others; no leaderboards or ranked modes."

      Capsule for Morkredd Morkredd

      "Focus is on personal progress and survival rather than competing against other players; no ranked or leaderboard modes."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual return to the game due to its depth and ongoing updates."

      Capsule for My Garage My Garage

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual return to the game despite some repetitiveness and lack of updates."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual tasks; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for The Final Station The Final Station

      "Single-player experience focused on managing own tribe; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can build and manage settlements with some strategic choices, but limited customization and mostly predefined structures."

      Capsule for The Mims Beginning The Mims Beginning

      "Players can customize settlement layout and assign work zones, but building options and social systems are limited."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social dominance or power over other players; interactions are against AI-controlled invaders."

      Capsule for Deck of Haunts Deck of Haunts

      "No social dominance or power over other players; interactions are limited to defending against AI raids."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a prehistoric world."

      Capsule for Sapiens Sapiens

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into prehistoric survival and settlement building."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some experimentation with upgrades and strategies, but core gameplay loop is repetitive and established."

      Capsule for Lost But Found Lost But Found

      "Some experimentation with strategies and tech research order, but overall gameplay loops become repetitive."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Multiple maps and islands offer some variety but limited exploration or discovery."

      Capsule for Triple Town Triple Town

      "Maps have multiple starting points and some resource discovery, but limited biome variety and no open-world exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character or environment customization; players mostly experience preset aesthetics."

      Capsule for Bendy and the Ink Machine Bendy and the Ink Machine

      "Limited character or environment customization; players mainly follow preset aesthetics and building styles."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "The game emphasizes realistic prehistoric survival without fantasy elements or improbable events."

      Capsule for DinoSystem DinoSystem

      "Grounded in realistic prehistoric survival and settlement development without fantasy or mythical elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary and focused on individual progress."

      Capsule for Merchant of the Skies Merchant of the Skies

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary and focused on individual settlement management."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn resource management, strategic planning, and game mechanics through progression and trial."

      Capsule for Surviving the Aftermath Surviving the Aftermath

      "Players learn resource management, survival tactics, and strategic planning through gameplay and challenges."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements; some players note long sessions but no health-related features."

      Capsule for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players note long sessions but no health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active management and attention; some automation helps but players must monitor and adjust frequently."

      Capsule for Transport INC Transport INC

      "Requires regular player attention and micromanagement; automation helps but constant focus is beneficial."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship-building with other players."

      Capsule for Botany Manor Botany Manor

      "No social interactions or relationship building; players manage a population but do not form emotional bonds."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Player leads and manages the tribe, making strategic decisions and directing actions."

      Capsule for Niche - a genetics survival game Niche - a genetics survival game

      "Players lead and manage their tribe’s development and survival, making strategic decisions and directing tasks."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Research trees, resource accumulation, and settlement upgrades provide a clear sense of progression."

      Capsule for Going Medieval Going Medieval

      "Strong sense of progression through technology milestones, population growth, and settlement expansion."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some survival tension."

      Capsule for Forsaken Isle Forsaken Isle

      "Many players find the game relaxing and therapeutic despite occasional survival tension and challenges."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visuals and sounds are adequate but not highly stimulating; atmosphere is immersive but subtle."

      Capsule for KINGDOMS KINGDOMS

      "Visuals and audio are pleasant but not highly stimulating; atmosphere is calm and immersive rather than intense."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for Bad North: Jotunn Edition Bad North: Jotunn Edition

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "There is a light narrative and lore, but story is minimal and mostly context for gameplay."

      Capsule for Necroking Necroking

      "Some lore and historical context enrich the experience, but narrative is minimal and player-driven."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making to survive and progress."

      Capsule for Don't Starve Don't Starve

      "Requires planning, resource allocation, and tactical decisions to survive and advance through ages."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense in battles and story, but overall gameplay is slow-paced and methodical."

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      "Some suspense from raids and survival challenges, but overall gameplay is slow-paced and controlled."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for time and money, especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay."

      Capsule for Mars Horizon Mars Horizon

      "Players report good value for time and money, especially on sale, with hundreds of hours of gameplay."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Includes combat with enemies using a gun, but violence is not gratuitous; more survival horror oriented."

      Capsule for Unspoken Unspoken

      "Includes hunting and defending against raiders, but violence is realistic and functional rather than gratuitous."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around survival, resource management, and overcoming threats."

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      "Core gameplay revolves around managing resources, defending against threats, and ensuring tribe survival."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Expression, Cooperation.

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    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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