Dwarf Fortress vs Going Medieval
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Going Medieval wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Going Medieval is $13.84 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dwarf Fortress | Going Medieval |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 76 |
| Quality | 94 | 84 |
| Value | 65 | 92 |
| Popularity | 36 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.09 | $10.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.8% positive | 88.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 634 | 1.3K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dwarf Fortress | Going Medieval |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 6, 2022 | March 17, 2026 |
| Developers | Bay 12 Games | Foxy Voxel |
| Publishers | Kitfox Games | Mythwright |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ | Intel Core i5-10600K / i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 XT |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 2 GB available space |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dwarf Fortress or Going Medieval?
Going Medieval won the comparison against Dwarf Fortress based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Dwarf Fortress worth buying over Going Medieval?
Based on the metrics, Going Medieval won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Going Medieval currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC