Chasing the Dawn / CTD

Chasing the Dawn / CTD

Released Jul 2026

Chasing the Dawn is a pixel-art roguelike strategy game. Enter the dungeon, use wit and luck to navigate dangers, and lead your characters deeper. Manage risks with items and runes, gather resources, and rebuild your village. Their fate is shaped by your every click.

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Evaluation

Chasing the Dawn launched on July 13, 2026. The store description includes a direct developer statement that "more challenges and game content will be continuously updated in future versions," confirming that the current release is not the final state of the game and that additional content is actively planned. On July 23, 2026, the developer shipped Version 1.1, which added new systems (a handbook for tracking encountered enemies) and a skip option for the opening cutscene, alongside several bug fixes and optimizations. This early post-launch activity is consistent with a developer engaged in ongoing development. No specific future content has been named or dated beyond the general commitment in the store description, but the developer's intent to keep adding content is clearly stated.
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Store description states 'More challenges and game content will be continuously updated in future versions. Stay tuned!'
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Version 1.1 shipped on July 23, 2026, adding a new handbook system, a cutscene skip option, animation optimizations, and several bug fixes — confirming the developer is actively maintaining and updating the game post-launch.
news post · Jul 23, 2026 source development ongoing
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Wave Games
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Chasing the Dawn is a pure hand-drawn pixel art probability management strategy game.
Whether you are a meticulous risk-management master or a lucky chosen one, prove yourself in this unpredictable dungeon!

Gather allies, collect runes, use items, avoid danger!

As the game progresses, you will gradually unlock five expedition members, each with unique abilities.
Controlling different characters to explore the dungeon, the situations you need to consider and the strategies you employ will vary greatly!

During your exploration, you will also encounter:
· Seven maps of different styles with corresponding mechanics
· Nearly a hundred types of enemies, traps, treasures, and food
· Nearly a hundred runes; properly combining them can boost your combat power during exploration
· Dozens of random events where opportunities and dangers coexist
· More challenges and game content will be continuously updated in future versions. Stay tuned!

Rebuild the village, unlock more game content

Bring back development resources from the dungeon to rebuild Dawnville.
Rebuilding not only unlocks companions and their abilities, but also provides support for further dungeon exploration.

Challenge higher difficulties, unlock unique rewards

As you delve deeper, the dungeon will gradually unlock more difficulty levels.
At higher difficulties, you will encounter more new events and empowered enemies.
Plan wisely, respond carefully, and constantly push your limits!

Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026
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