The Plot Thickens is a improvised story telling game, where players will use story cards dealt to them in order to craft the perfect story and create a scene that will then play out over various rounds. This carries on until the players reach the last chapter, and the main character has the chance to finish off the story and decide how the whole tale will finish.
Dawn reminds me of a stripped down Dead of Winter but set the in lovely country scene. Every turn you'll be adding a card to your own little treasure trove that secretly decides your affiliation. Then you'll be playing resource cards in order to help pay towards buildings, handle threats or contribute towards the end game 'Great Buildings'.