Chasing the Dawn
Wave Games · 2026 · Roguelike, Arcade, Strategy, Dungeon Crawler, Pixel Graphics
PC
Very Positive99% · 110
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About Chasing the Dawn
Chasing the Dawn is a probability-based strategy game with adorable pixel art style! On this 4×4 grid, use your wit and luck to venture deeper into the dungeon.Are you a shrewd risk management master, or a chosen one blessed by extraordinary luck?Prove yourself in this ever-changing dungeon!
Gather partners, collect runes, utilize items, and avoid dangers!
In the process of exploring dungeons and rebuilding your village, assemble your expedition team!Discover a variety of runes, and manage your chances of encountering danger through various builds.Functional items are also here to help you turn the tide.Choose your runes, make good use of items, steer clear of powerful enemies and traps, and help your characters collect more food and treasure!- Multiple characters with their own playstyle, attributes, and unique abilities.
- Nearly a hundred runes offering different effects, limitless number of builds.
- Explore 8 distinct environments, each with corresponding mechanisms and nearly a hundred types of monsters.
- Encounter random events while delving into the dungeon.
- Take on higher difficulties to unlock unique rewards.
- Rebuild your village to enhance your attributes, and unlock even more content.
- And many more surprises await your discovery!
Saving Dawnville
Long, long ago, there was a fertile place on this land. The people living here called it Dawnville.That peace lasted until the day a mysterious portal appeared on the western plains. Countless monsters surged through the portal, burning the village to the ground and looting all its resources.Forced to take up arms to defend themselves, the villagers fought for months before finally driving the monsters back through the portal.But the stolen resources vanished with them, disappearing into the other side.To rebuild their home, the people of Dawnville formed an expedition team, ready to step through the portal and reclaim what was theirs.And you... you are one of them.In this dimension where space itself is twisted, every move is a gamble between probability and strategy.Can you navigate the perilous layers of the dungeon and return home, loaded with treasures?Easy to learn, fun for everyone:
Whether you're a pro gamer or a complete beginner, you can jump right in! With simple click controls and intuitive strategic choices, you can enjoy the thrill of the expedition using just your mouse!The fate of Dawnville rests in your hands.What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
It's not much more than a clone of Sol Cesto that's poorly translated into English.10 found this helpful
Chasing the Dawn / CTD is an indie roguelike that embraces the idea that every choice matters. Developed and published by Wave Games, the title combines dungeon exploration, probability-based strategy, and town restoration mechanics into a surprisingly addictive gameplay loop. Rather than focusing on flashy spectacle or cinematic storytelling, the game leans heavily into thoughtful decision-making and repeatable adventures. Its premise is straightforward: venture into dangerous territories, gather resources, survive against unpredictable threats, and use your successes to help rebuild a struggling settlement. The result is a game that feels modest in scope but remarkably focused in execution. One of the most notable aspects of Chasing the Dawn is its emphasis on randomness and player agency. Dungeon expeditions are shaped by numerous variables, including enemy encounters, rune effects, item discoveries, and environmental conditions. This creates a constant sense of uncertainty that keeps each run fresh. Players are encouraged to weigh risks carefully, as a seemingly harmless decision can quickly lead to disaster. At the same time, the game avoids making failure feel unfair. Succes…4 found this helpful
A stage takes place on a 4×4 grid filled with tiles that can contain enemies, treasure, or traps. How you move across the grid depends on your movement cards. These let you move within an entire row, a column, or a 2×2 area. The movement cards available to you depend on the character you choose, so the examples above are only available to the first character. What makes the game stand out is that while you always know the area you'll move within because you choose the row, column, or 2×2 section yourself, you never know the exact tile you'll land on. That part is completely random. Sometimes luck is on your side and you find treasure, while other times you have to deal with the consequences of an unlucky landing. Some movement cards have a cooldown, so you can't use the same one twice in a row. Your odds of landing on a specific tile also change over time. Whenever you land on a tile, it becomes inactive and can't be selected again. For example, if you've already landed on two tiles in a row, only two remain active, giving each of them a 50% chance of being chosen. Tiles can contain chests with gems, food that restores health, traps that deal damage, or enemies. What happens whe…2 found this helpful
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