Choose Dwarf Fortress
Choose Dwarf Fortress if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 23,734 reviews.
Dwarf Fortress vs As Far As The Eye
Dwarf Fortress and As Far As The Eye 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. As Far As The Eye (2020) is 2 years older than Dwarf Fortress (2022). Dwarf Fortress scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than As Far As The Eye (64.2% 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 As Far As The Eye
Choose As Far As The Eye if it matches what drew you to this matchup. As Far As The Eye launched in 2020.
Both Dwarf Fortress and As Far As The Eye 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
 Dwarf Fortress |  As Far As The Eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (23,734 reviews) | 64.2% positive (509 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bay 12 Games | Unexpected |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- As Far As The Eye (2020) is 2 years older than Dwarf Fortress (2022).
- Dwarf Fortress scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than As Far As The Eye (64.2% positive).
- Dwarf Fortress is currently ~4% cheaper on Steam than As Far As The Eye (23.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dwarf Fortress vs As Far As The Eye — FAQ
- Which is better, Dwarf Fortress or As Far As The Eye?
- On Steam reviews Dwarf Fortress scores higher (95% positive) than As Far As The Eye (64.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dwarf Fortress is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dwarf Fortress or As Far As The Eye first?
- If you want chronology, As Far As The Eye (2020) came out before Dwarf Fortress (2022). 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 Dwarf Fortress and As Far As The Eye 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.