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Dwarf Fortress

Bay 12 Games· December 6, 2022
StrategyIndieSimulation
GameValio RecommendationWorth It

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Gaining popularity
Fan favorite (29,073 reviews)
Quality
95/100
Value
61/100
Popularity
51/100
$29.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 1 stores · Updated 9 days ago ago

Hist. Low$23.99
Best Price
in 32 days
Steam

Steam

Official Store · Updated 9 days ago ago

$29.99
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Current Price

$29.99

Hist. Low · $23.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
95/100
95% positive (29,073 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 93/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
29,073 reviews — very trustworthy data
Value
61/100
$26.75 — mid-range price
11% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($23.99)
Popularity
51/100
+23% player growth
1,007 concurrent players — solid base
29,073 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

December 6, 2022

Developers

Bay 12 Games

Publishers

Kitfox Games

Platforms

Linux, Windows

Steam Recs

28,973

Categories

Single-playerSteam WorkshopFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 1 languages

English

PC Requirements

Recommended

ProcessorDual Core CPU - 4GHz+
Memory4 GB RAM
Storage500 MB available space

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

95%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

28k

POSITIVE · 1k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

1k

PEAK (24H) · 2k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dwarf Fortress worth buying?

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Where can I buy Dwarf Fortress cheapest?

The best current deal for Dwarf Fortress is on Steam for $29.99.

What type of game is Dwarf Fortress?

Dwarf Fortress is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Dwarf Fortress available on?

Dwarf Fortress is available on: Linux, Windows.

When was Dwarf Fortress released?

Dwarf Fortress was released on December 6, 2022.

How many people are playing Dwarf Fortress?

According to recent data, Dwarf Fortress has approximately 1,007 concurrent players 23 hours ago.

Who made Dwarf Fortress?

Developed by: Bay 12 Games

Published by: Kitfox Games

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