Dawn Apart

Dawn Apart is a space colony and factory simulation game developed by Industrial Technology and Witchcraft and published by Astra Logical. It was officially released on July 14, 2025, following a successful Kickstarter campaign and a playtest phase that began in July 2024. The game is available on PC through both Steam and the Epic Games Store.

In Dawn Apart, players are tasked with establishing and managing a mining outpost on the alien planet Aurora, under the direction of the Kobayashi-Schwarz Corporation. The gameplay combines elements of base building, automation, and tower defense, set within a fully destructible voxel environment. Players can choose to fulfill the corporation's quotas by day and defend against native attacks by night, or they can opt to lead a rebellion against the corporation's exploitative practices. The game offers both campaign and sandbox modes, allowing for varied playstyles.

The game's design draws inspiration from titles like Factorio, RimWorld, and Teardown, incorporating complex automation systems, colony management, and voxel-based destruction. The soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere, though specific details about the composers or style are not readily available.

As of now, there are no announced sequels or additional ports for Dawn Apart. The game has been promoted through various channels, including gameplay trailers, demos, and a Kickstarter campaign, to generate interest among potential players. Reception has been generally positive, with the game receiving a "Very Positive" rating on Steam based on user reviews. Players have praised the game's depth, destructible environments, and the freedom to choose between corporate compliance or rebellion, indicating a promising future for the title.