The Stolen Dawn
Launches 4 November 2026 · PC
Story
The Stolen Dawn is a pixel-art puzzle-platformer that combines exploration, bow combat, and puzzle-solving with two distinct ways to play: a story-driven adventure and a roguelike-inspired Endless Mode. Story Mode — Bring Back the Morning The wizard Veyr has stolen the dawn and imprisoned Princess Lyra , whose magic is keeping its light alive. Guided by Pip , a small lantern spirit sent by the princess, you must journey to Veyr’s castle, break his hold, and restore the morning. Travel through 35 handcrafted levels across seven chapters , crossing lush jungles, shipwreck-strewn shores, frozen ruins, fiery foundries, haunted marshes, and crystal caverns before reaching the castle. Navigate dangerous platforms, overcome traps, solve puzzles, and confront guardians bound by Veyr’s magic. Along the way, messages from Lyra reveal that she is still fighting from inside the tower—and relying on you to reach her. Endless Mode — Push Further with Every Run Take on a separate, procedurally generated challenge with randomized regions, changing level layouts, and increasingly powerful enemies and bosses. Collect crystals to unlock your path forward, defeat bosses to enter new regions,...
Gameplay
The Stolen Dawn is a pixel-art puzzle-platformer that combines exploration, bow combat, and puzzle-solving with two distinct ways to play: a story-driven adventure and a roguelike-inspired Endless Mode. Story Mode — Bring Back the Morning The wizard Veyr has stolen the dawn and imprisoned Princess Lyra , whose magic is keeping its light alive. Guided by Pip , a small lantern spirit sent by the princess, you must journey to Veyr’s castle, break his hold, and restore the morning. Travel through 35 handcrafted levels across seven chapters , crossing lush jungles, shipwreck-strewn shores, frozen ruins, fiery foundries, haunted marshes, and crystal caverns before reaching the castle. Navigate dangerous platforms, overcome traps, solve puzzles, and confront guardians bound by Veyr’s magic. Along the way, messages from Lyra reveal that she is still fighting from inside the tower—and relying on you to reach her. Endless Mode — Push Further with Every Run Take on a separate, procedurally generated challenge with randomized regions, changing level layouts, and increasingly powerful enemies and bosses. Collect crystals to unlock your path forward, defeat bosses to enter new regions, and push for a new personal high score. Your progress does not end with a failed run. Collected coins carry over between attempts and can be spent on permanent Endless Mode upgrades , including more...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- Captions available
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
Release details
The Stolen Dawn is developed by Slightly Ambitious Games. The Stolen Dawn launches on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Stolen Dawn release?
The Stolen Dawn launches on 4 November 2026.
Has the The Stolen Dawn release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 4 November 2026 for The Stolen Dawn since 30 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is The Stolen Dawn on?
The Stolen Dawn is on PC.
Who makes The Stolen Dawn?
The Stolen Dawn is developed by Slightly Ambitious Games.