Dwarf Fortress
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Dwarf Fortress simulates a whole world and lets you run a fortress of dwarves inside it. It's endlessly deep, and the 2022 Steam version finally gave it real graphics.
Kit's verdict · 9.2/10
The deepest simulation ever made, and every fortress becomes a story.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Incredible depth and stories
- Steam version is far easier to play
- Endless replay value
Not so much
- Steep learning curve
- Can slow down late game
Play it if players who love emergent stories and deep systems.
Skip it if anyone who wants clear goals or quick sessions.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Dwarf Fortress doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Dig into a hillside for a safe first fortress.
- Set up an underground farm with plump helmets early.
- Make plenty of booze, as dwarves need it to stay happy.
- Build a trade depot near the entrance to trade with caravans.
- Use burrows to keep dwarves safe in emergencies.
- Avoid digging into aquifers until you know how to handle them.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Brothers Tarn and Zach Adams have worked on it since the early 2000s.
- It was added to MoMA's video game collection in 2012.
- A famous bug caused cats to get drunk from licking alcohol off their paws.
- The Steam version launched in December 2022 and instantly became a bestseller.
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