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Steam app 3966890 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:27 UTC

Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure

What if you combine the best of story-driven RPGs with the strategic decision-making of cardgames? Dawncaster was created to answer that question, containing over 1100 handcrafted cards and over 100 unique challenges designed by veterans of the cardgame genre.

Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure Steam header artwork
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23playing now
3824-hour peak
489all-time peak
27average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−1.4Gain−4.85%% gain55Peak

717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

8 months, February 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.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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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.

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July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 433 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 284 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01225375001 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202640 peakWednesday 02 September 202645 peakThursday 03 September 202642 peakFriday 04 September 202632 peakSaturday 05 September 202640 peakSunday 06 September 202637 peakMonday 07 September 202646 peakTuesday 08 September 202634 peakWednesday 09 September 202636 peakThursday 10 September 202634 peakFriday 11 September 202639 peakSaturday 12 September 202638 peak

October 2026

Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure was released on 6 Feb, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:27 UTC
App ID
3966890
Last updated
31 Aug 2026 build 24743362
Developer
Wanderlost Interactive
Publisher
Wanderlost Interactive
Release date
6 Feb, 2026
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
854 MB865 MB854 MB
Install size
2.02 GB2.05 GB2.02 GB
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
122

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsKeyboard Only OptionMouse Only Option#category_playable_at_your_own_pace#category_playable_without_visionTouch Only OptionSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API Support

Accessibility

Color AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsNarrated Game MenusPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

StrategyRPGIndieDeckbuildingCard GameFantasy2DTurn-Based CombatRogueliteCard BattlerClass-BasedSingleplayerChoices MatterRoguelike DeckbuilderPvETurn-Based TacticsMedievalStylizedAtmosphericPerma Death
About this gameFull description from Steam
The realm of Aethos lies corrupted. The legendary Dawnbringer has vanished into the twisted lands of Umbris. A desperate plea has gone out to all who will defend Aethos in its final stand against the tides of darkness. Will you answer the call out of duty as a noble Knight? Bring your lust for battle as an unstoppable warrior? Deploy your sharp mind as a cunning rogue or any of the other classes available in Dawncaster? Your choices will determine not just your survival—but the fate of a world desperate for salvation. DECKBUILDING MEETS RPG Create your character, then level up and choose the talents that define your approach. Specialize in one area to overwhelm enemies with focused power, or diversify your strategy to withstand any threat - the choice is yours, for better or worse… EVERY CHOICE MATTERS In Dawncaster your strategy is always subject to change. Add, alter, copy, upgrade or remove cards as you progress and try to go toe-to-toe with the perils of Aethos. Adapt, develop or fall victim to the challenging encounters designed by veterans of the cardgame genre. DISCOVER AETHOS' FATE Discover the fate of the missing Dawnbringer, and the tragic history of a realm caught in the struggle between light and darkness. Find the twisted roots of its troubles and vanquish it through strategy, foresight and perhaps a bit of luck. ENDLESS VARIATION Dawncaster offers a true roguelike experience to ensure no two runs play alike. Each class offers a radically different approach to every challenge. Unlock new starting decks, adjust difficulty to push your limits, and discover just how deep your strategic mastery runs. When you finally conquer one path, countless others await. AND MUCH MORE Play Dawncaster in the alternative fastphased Bossrun draft mode called the Sunforge, discover hidden bosses, play weekly challenges to compete against the very best players for points or enable the Infernal Invasions for an even more challenging experience! Dawncaster truly offers endless opportunities to develop and refine the deck-crafting skills of any card-game enthusiast.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS12Violência
IGRS18Horor · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 (64 bit) Processor: Intel core i3 7100 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 mb vram DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later Processor: Intel Core i3 (2017 or newer) or Apple M1 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Metal-compatible GPU with 512 MB VRAM (Intel HD 4000 or better) Storage: 3 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS / SteamOS 2.0+ (or equivalent distro) Processor: Intel Core i3 7100 or equivalent AMD Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB VRAM with OpenGL 3.3+ or Vulkan support Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported languages9 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Portugal
Simplified Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers
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Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

122 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
AdaptableAchievement
All the ShineysAchievement
Am I the bad guy?Achievement
AssassinAchievement
AwareAchievement
Bargain BinsAchievement
Bezos MoneyAchievement
Big Deck EnergyAchievement
Bless you!Achievement
Blessing of the White RoseAchievement

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13 developer announcements, Feb 2026 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. Patch 1.19.002 | Nexus of Nightmares

    Hey all! Another day, another patch to clean up some left-over bugs from the Nexus of Nightmares update! This patch introduces: - 2 New shrines (added in 1.19.001) - 2 New puzzles (added in 1.19.001) - New interactions in the Dreamwell…

    Patch notes

July

  1. Nexus of Nightmares is here!

    Hey all!Welcome to the Nexus of Nightmares update, a brand-new expansion for Dawncaster.What's in the box?A Dawncaster expansion update has 2 major components:A free update available to everyone. 70+ new cards to discover, new features and…

    Wanderlost Interactive

June

  1. Nexus of Nightmares Mini-expansion Spoilers #1

    Here we gooooooo - spoiler season is here 🥳 The first spoilers of our upcoming content expansion Nexus of Nightmares!These cards are part of the mini expansion, which will be part of the Nexus of Nightmares update, available for free for…

    Wanderlost Interactive

May

  1. Steam Deckbuilder Fest

    If you were holding off on getting Dawncaster on Steam, now is a great time to consider picking up Dawncaster at a discount 🙂 Dawncaster on Steam is fully Steamdeck compatible, has extended art for every zone and saves your progress between…

    Davidjans
  2. Hotfix 1.18.005

    Hey all! This minor hotfix addresses the following issues: - The new card Ascetic was not indexed correctly and getting removed from decks/appearing from conjurations incorrectly. - Added the option to enable Vsync to the settings > display…

    Patch notes

April

  1. Minor Patch 1.18.004 | Community Card, Bugfixes & More

    Hey all! This weekend patches some bugs as have been reported here and via our Discord (thanks for the feedback

    Patch notes
  2. Dawncaster DLC VI - Nexus of Nightmares

    Hail wanderer, today we're thrilled to reveal the next chapter in the Dawncaster saga!Nexus of NightmaresOur sixth expansion takes you to the dark realm between sleep and waking, where an ancient presence wakes from a long, deep, slumber.…

    Wanderlost Interactive

March

  1. Patch 1.18.003 | Achievements, Bugfixes & Linux issues

    Hey all! We just updated the game to patch 1.18.003. This patch addresses various bugs that have been reported the past few weeks: - Fixed an issue where the mouse would disappear on Linux - Fixed various achievements - Fixed a bug with the…

    Patch notes
  2. Patch 1.18.002: Achievements and Rewards

    Hey all!Patch 1.18.002 adds one of our most requested features - Achievements & Rewards!Achievements & RewardsWe've seen the feedback about the initial phase of unlocks could feel slow / grindy to some, and we recognize that with over 5…

    Wanderlost Interactive

February

  1. New Community Cards!

    Hey all!Patch 1.18.001 adds all 5 winning card designs of the Bandits of Blightwood competition to the game! For all the winning designs, join our Discord or discover them for yourself in game right now.In addition, 2 more 'Signature Cards'…

    Wanderlost Interactive
  2. Patchnotes Minor patch 1.17.009

    Hey all! 🛠️ This minor patch addresses several bugs and UI improvements that have come to our attention since launch: Bugfixes - Fixed various achievements that were not triggering correctly - Fixed various UI elements and tooltips not…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 1.0: Controller Rework

    Hey everyone! Thank you for all the feedback since launch. As the title says, this patch is all about controls; making Dawncaster feel right on mouse/keyboard and controller. Next up will be the meta progression system, but for now…

    Wanderlost Interactive
  4. Hotfix 1

    - multiple broken achievements fixed. - fixed controller interactions in some areas. - fixed some missing localization for screenreader support. - fixed cloud save sync giving a error after already getting a success - Improved startup…

    Patch notes

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