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What is Dwarf Fortress?
Dwarf Fortress is an indie RPG, strategy, and simulation game developed by Bay 12 Games and published by Kitfox Games. It was released on Steam on December 6, 2022. The game features single-player gameplay. Dwarf Fortress offers a deep and intricate world simulation that includes generated rise and fall of civilizations, personalities, creatures, and cultures.
Players can generate their unique worlds and manage bustling colonies of dwarves. The game also includes in-game tutorials to help players learn the basics. Dwarf Fortress is described as an endless hobby with no end in sight, having been created and updated since 2003. Players build fortresses and try to help their dwarves survive threats such as starvation, dragons, and madness.
The main story can be completed in approximately 75 hours. Expanding the gameplay with extras adds another 75 hours, bringing the total to 150 hours. Completing every aspect of the game is estimated to take around 200 hours.
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Dwarf Fortress is an indie RPG, strategy, and simulation game developed by Bay 12 Games and published by Kitfox Games. It was released on Steam on December 6, 2022. The game features single-player gameplay. Dwarf Fortress offers a deep and intricate world simulation that includes generated rise and fall of civilizations, personalities, creatures, and cultures.
Players can generate their unique worlds and manage bustling colonies of dwarves. The game also includes in-game tutorials to help players learn the basics. Dwarf Fortress is described as an endless hobby with no end in sight, having been created and updated since 2003. Players build fortresses and try to help their dwarves survive threats such as starvation, dragons, and madness.
The main story can be completed in approximately 75 hours. Expanding the gameplay with extras adds another 75 hours, bringing the total to 150 hours. Completing every aspect of the game is estimated to take around 200 hours.
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
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- Release Date
12/6/2022
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 OpenCritic | 90 / 100 |
 Metacritic | 93 / 100 |
 Steam | Overwhelmingly Positive 23,073 reviews |
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 IGN | 10 / 10.0 |
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 PC Gamer | 84 / 100 |
Price History
| Price History Title | Price History Value |
|---|---|
| Current Low | $17.97 |
| All-Time Low | $17.17 |
| MSRP | $29.99 |
| Active Offers | 8 stores |
| On Sale? | Yes - up to 40% |
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System Requirements
Windows
WindowsHow Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Story | 75 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 150 Hours |
| Completionist | 200 Hours |
Steam Stats
Steam Deck
Playable
Supported Languages
Interface
Audio
English
✓
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Dwarf Fortress Critic Reviews and Review Scores
PC Gamer
Lincoln Carpenter
84 / 100
A worthy revision of the legendary settlement sim. Slightly less impenetrable, just as engrossing.
IGN
Jon Bolding
10 / 10.0
A dedicated renewal for an already-legendary video game, the 2022 release of Dwarf Fortress brings it to a level where the casually interested can finally dive in and Strike the Earth!
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Dwarf Fortress Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
How much does Dwarf Fortress cost?
Right now, you can buy Dwarf Fortress for as low as $17.97, depending on the store and platform.
Is Dwarf Fortress on sale right now?
Yes, Dwarf Fortress is currently on sale with up to 40% off at select stores.
How much is Dwarf Fortress on Steam?
On Steam, Dwarf Fortress is listed at $29.99 (MSRP $29.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Dwarf Fortress?
The lowest recorded price for Dwarf Fortress is $17.17, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Dwarf Fortress available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Dwarf Fortress is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Is Dwarf Fortress single-player only?
Dwarf Fortress is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Dwarf Fortress?
The main story takes around 75 hours, while a completionist run averages 200 hours.
When did Dwarf Fortress release?
Dwarf Fortress launched on Tue Dec 06 2022.
How much free space do I need for Dwarf Fortress?
You'll need about 500 MB of free space to install and play.
DLC & Content FAQs
Dwarf Fortress Patch Notes And Updates
Patch 53.14
May 20, 2026
Patch Notes 53.14:
View on Steam- This small patch fixes a crash to do with the changes to announcements from last time.
Hotfix: Patch 53.08
Dec 19, 2025
Here's a little patch to clean up some issues that sprang up (broken deconstruction speeds, broken work detail scrollbar.)
I've also tried to adjust the new material-based dwarf dig speeds to be faster overall - there had to be give somewhere, so legendary miners now aren't as relatively spe...
View on SteamI've also tried to adjust the new material-based dwarf dig speeds to be faster overall - there had to be give somewhere, so legendary miners now aren't as relatively spe...
Hotfix: Patch 53.05
Nov 18, 2025
Release notes for 53.05:
General updates
View on SteamGeneral updates
- Fixed crash with animal domestication status sorting.
- Fixed happiness sorting.
Hotfix: Patch 53.03
Nov 10, 2025View on Steam
Release notes for 53.03:
Here are some more fixes for the Siege Update.
Fixed crash when loading certain historical figures from the disk.
Fixed an occasional crash when doing multi-stage construction.
Fixed issue where batteri...
Hotfix: Patch 53.02
Nov 4, 2025
Here's some cleanup for the Siege Update to fix a few issues.
General updates
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Release notes for 53.02:
Here's some cleanup for the Siege Update to fix a few issues.
General updates
- Hospital patients and babies don't shut off the brains of people carrying them, again.
- Made siege engine operators leave their eng...
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Dwarf Fortress PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Dwarf Fortress was developed by Bay 12 Games and published by Kitfox Games, released on 2022-12-06.
Dwarf Fortress Review Scores and Player Reception
Dwarf Fortress has been rated 93/100 on Metacritic, 90/100 on OpenCritic and "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current Dwarf Fortress Lowest Price and Deal Summary
At the moment, the lowest price is
$17.97
, compared to an MSRP of$29.99
. Across all listings, there are currently 8 store offers for Dwarf Fortress, pulled from both authorized retailers (such as Steam, Fanatical, and Green Man Gaming) and key marketplaces like Kinguin or Eneba. Whether you prefer buying from official sources or want to stretch your budget further through grey-market deals, Gamers Unchained helps you easily compare prices and find the best fit.What Is a Game Key and Is It Safe to Buy?
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