Choose Dwarf Fortress
Choose Dwarf Fortress if you want an Indie experience. 23,734 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dwarf Fortress vs Outland Kingdoms
Dwarf Fortress and Outland Kingdoms 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. Dwarf Fortress (2022) is 2 years older than Outland Kingdoms (2024). Dwarf Fortress scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Outland Kingdoms (84.6% 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 Outland Kingdoms
Choose Outland Kingdoms if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. Outland Kingdoms launched in 2024.
Both Dwarf Fortress and Outland Kingdoms sit in Strategy 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 |  Outland Kingdoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (23,734 reviews) | 84.6% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bay 12 Games | GBL |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Dwarf Fortress (2022) is 2 years older than Outland Kingdoms (2024).
- Dwarf Fortress scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Outland Kingdoms (84.6% positive).
- Dwarf Fortress is currently ~4% cheaper on Steam than Outland Kingdoms (23.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Dwarf Fortress is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Outland Kingdoms has no Deck rating yet.
Dwarf Fortress vs Outland Kingdoms — FAQ
- Should I play Dwarf Fortress or Outland Kingdoms first?
- If you want chronology, Dwarf Fortress (2022) came out before Outland Kingdoms (2024). 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 Outland Kingdoms 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.
- Does Dwarf Fortress run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dwarf Fortress is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Outland Kingdoms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.