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Dwarf Fortress
GameValio recommendationWorth It
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
- Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
- Fan favorite (29,371 reviews)
- 20 % off
Why “Worth It”
The ring is the score: filled up to 70 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.
- Skip This
- Wait for Sale
- Maybe
- Worth It
- Great Deal
Where to buy
3 stores · lowest price first
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller · Price set 19 hours ago$24.09$29.99−20%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 19 hours ago$26.43+$2.34−12%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$29.99+$5.90Buy Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.
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Behind the recommendation
How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.
Value65/100
- $24.09: mid-range price
- 20% off: minor discount
- Near historical low ($23.89)
Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.
Price history
Now $24.09Lowest recorded $23.89Full price $29.99
Quality94/100
- 95% positive (29,371 reviews): very positive reception
- Metacritic 91/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
- 29,371 reviews: large sample
Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.
Steam review score 95% · Very PositivePositive 28kNegative 2k
Popularity36/100
- Players down 33% in recent days
- 489 concurrent players: smaller but active
- 29,371 total reviews: proven game with large community
Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.
Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 574Peak in period 1k
Game details
- Developers
- Bay 12 Games
- Publishers
- Kitfox Games
- Release date
- December 6, 2022
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Steam recs
- 29,389
- Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list
English
- Categories
Single-player, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
Single-player · Steam Workshop · Family Sharing
PC requirements Recommended
- Processor
- Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB available space
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SteamFrequently 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 Loaded for $24.09.
That's a 20% discount.
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 574 concurrent players 1 hour ago.
Is Dwarf Fortress on sale right now?
Dwarf Fortress is currently 20% off on Loaded for $24.09.
Who made Dwarf Fortress?
Developed by: Bay 12 Games
Published by: Kitfox Games
What are the best deals for Dwarf Fortress?
We're currently tracking 3 deals for Dwarf Fortress across different stores:
- Loaded: $24.09 (-20%)
- Kinguin: $26.43 (-12%)
- Steam: $29.99
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