Dwarf Fortress vs The Lost Village
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dwarf Fortress wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Lost Village is R$44.11 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dwarf Fortress | The Lost Village |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 70 | 49 |
| Quality | 94 | 60 |
| Value | 47 | 46 |
| Popularity | 36 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 99.99 | R$ 55.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.8% positive | 70.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 634 | 27 |
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 | The Lost Village |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 6, 2022 | April 7, 2024 |
| Developers | Bay 12 Games | FunYoo Games |
| Publishers | Kitfox Games | FunYoo Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ | AMD R3 3100, Intel i7 7700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 3 GB available space |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Radeon R9 390X, Geforce GTX 1060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dwarf Fortress or The Lost Village?
Dwarf Fortress won the comparison against The Lost Village 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 The Lost Village?
Based on the metrics, Dwarf Fortress 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. Dwarf Fortress currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC