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Dawn of Discovery
Dawn of DiscoveryBuild thriving colonies in a rich historical fantasy world
Banished
BanishedLead exiled travelers to build a thriving, sustainable society in a harsh wilderness.
Overview
Description

Dawn of Discovery lets players establish and manage prosperous settlements across diverse landscapes, blending city‑building with real‑time strategy. Explore trade routes, research technologies, and defend your empire against rivals in a beautifully rendered medieval setting. The game offers both single‑player campaigns and multiplayer modes, allowing friends to cooperate or compete as they shape their own civilizations. With deep economic systems and immersive adventure elements, it delivers a balanced mix of strategy and simulation.

In this city-building strategy game, you take charge of a group of exiled travelers with only the clothes on their backs and a cart of supplies, seeking to restart their lives in an untamed land. Your primary objective is to keep your population alive, manage limited resources carefully, and grow a small settlement into a successful, self-sustaining culture. Survival requires balancing diverse industries such as farming, hunting, fishing, and trading while enduring harsh weather and aging populations. Careful planning and sustainable practices are essential to ensure your citizens thrive and your community avoids tragedy over the long term.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
City‑building and strategy enthusiasts
Strategy and simulation gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$19.9967%
release date
2009-06-23
2014-02-18
Specifications
developer
Related Designs, Blue Byte
Shining Rock Software
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Shining Rock Software
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB T
CLASS_IND 12, USK 12+71%
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
72/100+6%
68/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep economic simulation
  • Rich historical fantasy atmosphere
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Extensive modding support
  • Engaging and challenging survival mechanics
  • Deep resource and economic management
  • Clean and intuitive user interface
  • Rewarding long-term town progression
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited official combat or external threats
  • No multiplayer mode available
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