Steam app 2275300 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:45 UTC
Lead nomadic families through the Stone Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game with in-depth characters, cultures, and ecosystems. Explore the wilderness, hunt megafauna, outsmart competitors in trade & autobattler combat. Discover fire, agriculture, politics... and survive to tell the tale.
289 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
2 months, August 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
Folk Emerging was released on 26 Aug, 2026.
5 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 120 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 169 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Folk Emerging was released on 26 Aug, 2026.
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55 achievements in total.
43 developer announcements, Feb 2023 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
This is a larger update that addresses lots of player feedback, adds more customization, and lengthens time with late-game content. It includes the following changes:DesignAdded the much-requested "keep playing" option after victory/defeat!…
Curious DynamicsThis patch includes the following changes:DesignSettlers clan effect changed from +0.2 Fertility if Not Migrated This Turn to +25% Production if Not Migrated This TurnReliable Freshwater now gives -20% Risk of Disease, down from -25%Maker…
Patch notesExcited to announce that Folk Emerging is out now on Steam!Compared to the free demo, the full version of Folk Emerging includes:6 playable Tribes6 Proto-Civilizations your Tribe could become (36 Tribe-Civ combinations)2x as many…
Curious DynamicsThis is a larger update addresses lots of player feedback and expands the combat system, including the following changes:DesignReinforcements:Bands preparing for battle can now pull reinforcements from adjacent bands, to increase total…
Curious DynamicsThis is a larger update that includes the following changes:DesignImproved trade deals offered by non-player factionsAdded more detailed agendas for non-player factions (e.g. based on clans, norms, etc) to make their diplomacy actions more…
Curious DynamicsExcited to announce that Folk Emerging will release on August 26th, 2026! I had been aiming for a July launch window, but based on the Next Fest feedback, a few more weeks will let me make some important balance and design improvements…
Curious DynamicsThis demo patch includes the following changes:DesignDomestication points required to domesticate each species increased by +1Maker specialist no longer gives Domestication PointsDomestication technology now gives +1 Domestication Points to…
Patch notesExcited to announce that Folk Emerging is participating in the June 2026 Steam Next Fest, which runs from today, June 15th, until June 22nd.Play the newly updated demo now, with a brand new map!Please leave a review on the demo's page to…
Curious DynamicsThis demo patch includes the following changes:DesignFood waste now gets calculated based on stockpile that will remain after consumption at the end of each turnBaseline Food Forageable decreased for all species by -5 to account for the…
Patch notesThis is a larger update that includes a new demo map seed and the following changes:DesignSpecies in ecoregions uninhabited by Bands now slowly gravitate towards approximately equilibrium populationsResource costs for all structures and…
Curious DynamicsNOTE: This is a larger update that may break older demo saves!It includes the following changes:DesignAdded new weather phenomena and tile states: Wildfires, Burned, Floods, Fertile SoilAdded river floodingReworked world climate changes to…
Curious DynamicsNOTE: This is a larger update that may break older demo saves!It includes the following changes:DesignRemoved Band-level Climate XP, added Tribe-level Climate XP. Each turn, if a Tribe has a Band in a Climate, the Tribe gains 1 XP for that…
Curious DynamicsThis demo hotfix patch includes the following change:Fixed AI movement bug introduced in the latest update that would sometimes severely limit AI band movement and splitting, which also led to worse AI scores and survival rates overall. A…
Patch notesThis is a larger update that includes the following changes:DesignWatchtowers now extend visibility in 3-tile radius when adjacent to BandWatchtowers now provide Morale only when defending (both campsite and structures)Caves and Standing…
Curious DynamicsThis demo patch includes the following changes:Increased Health bonus from Herbalist trait (from +7 to +10 for Shaman, from +3 to +5 for Chief)Person view and pinned characters view now update after each eventSpecialist role summary…
Patch notesThis is a larger update that includes the following changes:DesignAdded a new Band action, "Scouting Mission", which lets players select a visible tile and temporarily reveal any unrevealed tiles adjacent to it. It costs 1 Training Point.…
Curious DynamicsExcited to announce that Folk Emerging will release in July 2026! More details and the exact release date will be announced closer to the launch.Here is the most recent major demo update, which you can play now:Please leave a review on the…
Curious DynamicsThis demo patch includes the following changes:Game files size optimized down from 3.1 GB to 1.5 GBFixed incomplete urban dwellings not getting saved correctlyFixed urban dwellings not showing when loading saved gameFixed text color not…
Patch notesNOTE: this is a larger demo update that may break older demo saves.This update includes the following changes:DesignHappiness & Risk of Disputes:Removed Band attribute "Risk of Disputes", everything that used to modify it now modifies Band…
Curious DynamicsThis demo patch includes the following changes:Enabled probabilistic effects for event outcomes and converted various events to use this, adding more uncertainty, risk, and rewardAfter choosing an event outcome with probabilistic effects, a…
Patch notesThis demo patch includes the following changes:Various UI improvements and polishNew text body fontDomestication now works via a Production Focus (similar to Foraging), so it no longer happens every turn but only when actively selected.The…
Patch notesThis demo hotfix patch includes the following changes:'confirm split' button in band splitting panel no longer get pushed off screen when increasing UI scaling settingdisbanded bands now remove from their foodweb any foraging points they…
Patch notesHotfix release for demo build:lowered probability of AI attacking structuresextended UI field showing year person died so it doesn't cut off double digitsadded shadow to autobattler unit action text & arrows for better readabilityfixed…
Patch notesHotfix release for demo build:fixed bug related to claims over destroyed structures in saved gamesadjusted yields from Domesticated Animal itemsupdated loading screen image & text
Patch notesExcited to announce that Folk Emerging's demo has launched!Here is the most recent major content update:For those who playtested, here's what is NEW in the demo since the last playtest:1 additional playable faction, encouraging different…
Curious DynamicsExcited to announce that Folk Emerging's demo will launch on January 30th at 10am EST!For those who playtested, here's what will be NEW in the demo since the last playtest:1 additional playable faction, encouraging a different playstyleNew…
Curious DynamicsThis is an update on the latest progress in the development of Folk Emerging.In preparation for the game's upcoming demo, I've addressed lots of playtester feedback and added new features and content. Exciting demo news coming very…
Curious DynamicsThis is a longer update on some of the latest progress in the development of Folk Emerging.It addresses a lot of the player feedback from the latest playtest (thanks again!), and adds new features and content, moving along the roadmap…
Curious DynamicsThe public beta launch went way better than expected and got covered in Rock Paper Shotgun! "Folk Emerging is a fascinating 4X strategy game about prehistoric nomads that ends where Civilization begins"This led to 1000+ people quickly…
Curious DynamicsThe public beta is NOW LIVE!Play the game for free now during its first public beta test:Starting NOWEnding Monday August 18th 11:00 CESTSuper excited to have you playtest the game and to hear your feedback!Also sign up to the newsletter…
Curious DynamicsPlay the game for free during its first public beta test:Starting Thursday August 7th 11:00 CESTEnding Monday August 18th 11:00 CESTSign up to the newsletter to get a reminder and also exclusive access to future private playtests:👉 Sign Up…
Curious DynamicsThis is a quick update on some of the latest progress in the development of Folk Emerging. ♾️ Infinitely Nested TooltipsThe game now has nested tooltips (and they really can go on forever). It's the best way to learn the game at your own…
Curious DynamicsExcited to be participating in this year's Turn Based Thursday Festival! I was also part of the team that organized it, and it's been a blast putting it together :) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43707953/3d35bbb5ba106b59fa7ca135a06be9c54f768a2f.png ^…
Curious DynamicsThis is a quick update on some of the latest progress in the development of Folk Emerging. Visual rework nearing completion🎨 The map art rework has gone well, and I've found an efficient workflow + style that I quite like. Here are some of…
Curious DynamicsThis is a quick update on some of the latest progress in the development of Folk Emerging. Visual rework continues 🎨 The map art rework is ongoing, and I'm excited about the painterly style that's slowly starting to come together. Here are…
Curious DynamicsNews updates on Folk Emerging slowed recently because I'm doing a visual overhaul with an artist and wanted to wait till that's done. But it'll take a while, and I'm too excited to share some new systems, so I'll be posting more updates…
Curious DynamicsGlad to have been accepted in this year's Endless Replayability Festival! Folk Emerging is indeed endlessly replayable and each playthrough is different because the map, characters, and stories are procedurally generated. It's replayable…
Curious DynamicsExcited to be participating in this year's Turn Based Thursday Festival! I was also part of the team that organized it, and it's been a blast putting it together :) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43707953/5b265dbc94a009c33a412916f657f064a3c89a08.png ^…
Curious DynamicsHey there, I've been working on finding a publisher for Folk Emerging, which is going well. It's important to find a publisher that truly understands strategy games and that will support its long-term development. This process has also led…
Curious DynamicsExcited to be paticipating in this year's Steam Strategy Festival! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43707953/57f220a1ddca6534815658f1ae44db8cf4bbbde3.png ^ https://store.steampowered.com/category/strategy There's a thriving community of indie strategy…
Curious DynamicsWork on Folk Emerging has steadily progressed over the summer, and it's almost time for the next milestone... Playtesting Before releasing a public demo or sending builds to publishers, it's important to get the game into the hands of…
Curious DynamicsFolk Emerging has been included in Steam’s Earth Appreciation Festival! To celebrate the event, I’d like to highlight the game’s love for ecology, geography, and the wonders of our planet 🌍…
Curious DynamicsHey folks! I'm very excited to finally announce my first game and put up its Steam page! There is a lot of work to do as I prepare the demo, which I hope will be ready in a few months. Over these months I'll be posting regular updates on…
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| Folk Emerging Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 29 Aug 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch Game | Folk Emerging.exe | windows |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Curious Dynamics/Folk Emerging/Saved Games | *.fegamesave |
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