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Reviewed 2026-09-22 · Independent English wiki
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Dwarf Fortress game information
Dwarf Fortress is listed in the Strategy section of GameWiki. Catalog details are source-linked and reviewed before publication.
94% of 24,128 recorded Steam user reviews were positive at the catalog snapshot. Ratings can change; check Steam for current figures.
- Category
- Strategy
- Release
- 6 Dec, 2022
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Genres
- Strategy
- Developer
- Bay 12 Games
- Publisher
- Kitfox Games
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