Dwarf Fortress vs Derelict Void
Dwarf Fortress and Derelict Void both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. Derelict Void (2021) is 1 year older than Dwarf Fortress (2022). Dwarf Fortress scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Derelict Void (50% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dwarf Fortress |  Derelict Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (23,734 reviews) | 50% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bay 12 Games | Stirling Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Derelict Void (2021) is 1 year older than Dwarf Fortress (2022).
- Dwarf Fortress scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Derelict Void (50% positive).
- Derelict Void is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Dwarf Fortress (9.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dwarf Fortress vs Derelict Void — FAQ
- Should I play Dwarf Fortress or Derelict Void first?
- If you want chronology, Derelict Void (2021) 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 Derelict Void similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.