In this complex construction/management/roguelike simulation, every generated world brings a unique challenge, whether it’s dwarves with their own simulated personalities or aquifers. Observe what makes your civilization fall into eventual decline, and learn for next time… until something else inevitably goes wrong.
The combat model includes skills, body parts, material properties, aimed attacks, wrestling, pain, nausea, various poison effects, and much more.
It’s difficult to convey the depth of the generation. Hundreds of animals and monsters, many of which are randomly created for each world, as well as generated poetry, musical forms, instruments, and dances for your dwarves to practice and perform. A dynamic weather model tracks wind, humidity, and air masses to create fronts, clouds, storms, and blizzards. Over two hundred rock and mineral types can appear, in their proper geological environments.
Dwarf Fortress needs at least 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT and 4 GB RAM.
Minimum
OS
XP SP3 or later
Processor
Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT
Storage
500 MB available space
Notes
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system
Recommended
Processor
Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
Is Dwarf Fortress worth buying?
Steam
94% positive
'Very Positive', 29,188 reviews
Metacritic
93
Critics (IGDB)
84/100
1 critic
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What is Dwarf Fortress about?
In this complex construction/management/roguelike simulation, every generated world brings a unique challenge, whether it’s dwarves with their own simulated personalities or aquifers. Observe what makes your civilization fall into eventual decline, and learn for next time… until something else inevitably goes wrong.
The combat model includes skills, body parts, material properties, aimed attacks, wrestling, pain, nausea, various poison effects, and much more.
It’s difficult to convey the depth of the generation. Hundreds of animals and monsters, many of which are randomly created for each world, as well as generated poetry, musical forms, instruments, and dances for your dwarves to practice and perform. A dynamic weather model tracks wind, humidity, and air masses to create fronts, clouds, storms, and blizzards. Over two hundred rock and mineral types can appear, in their proper geological environments.
Right now the lowest price for Dwarf Fortress we're tracking is $24.49 at Loaded — 18% below Steam's $29.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.
What is the lowest price Dwarf Fortress has ever been?
The lowest price we've recorded for Dwarf Fortress is $23.99 at Steam on August 3, 2026. The current best price is about 2% above that low.
Is Dwarf Fortress worth buying?
94% of 29,188 Steam user reviews for Dwarf Fortress are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 93.
Can my PC run Dwarf Fortress?
The minimum system requirements for Dwarf Fortress are — OS: XP SP3 or later; CPU: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+; GPU: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 500 MB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.
What platforms is Dwarf Fortress available on?
Dwarf Fortress is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.
When do Dwarf Fortress prices drop?
Dwarf Fortress last hit a new low of $23.99 on August 3, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $24.49. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.
Where's the cheapest place to buy Dwarf Fortress?
The cheapest Dwarf Fortress price right now is $24.49 at Loaded, 18% below the Steam price.