Choose DwarfCorp
Choose DwarfCorp if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. DwarfCorp launched in 2019.
DwarfCorp vs Lord of Dwarves
DwarfCorp and Lord of Dwarves both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. DwarfCorp (2019) is 1 year older than Lord of Dwarves (2020). Lord of Dwarves scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than DwarfCorp (53.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lord of Dwarves
Choose Lord of Dwarves if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lord of Dwarves launched in 2020.
Both DwarfCorp and Lord of Dwarves sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DwarfCorp |  Lord of Dwarves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.6% positive (125 reviews) | 80.7% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Completely Fair Games LLC | Stellar Sage Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- DwarfCorp (2019) is 1 year older than Lord of Dwarves (2020).
- Lord of Dwarves scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than DwarfCorp (53.6% positive).
- DwarfCorp is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Lord of Dwarves (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
DwarfCorp vs Lord of Dwarves — FAQ
- Should I play DwarfCorp or Lord of Dwarves first?
- If you want chronology, DwarfCorp (2019) came out before Lord of Dwarves (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are DwarfCorp and Lord of Dwarves similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.