# Games like Dwarfs - F2P

> The closest matches to Dwarfs - F2P: Dwarfs!?, Dwarf Fortress, Flesh Eaters, Mountaincore, and Dungeons 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Dwarfs!?](https://imho.run/games/35480/dwarfs) — Also Dwarf and Mining, like Dwarfs. 484 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35480/)
2. [Dwarf Fortress](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 23,734 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
3. [Flesh Eaters](https://imho.run/games/383580/flesh-eaters) — Shares micro management and procedural generation with Dwarfs. 445 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383580/)
4. [Mountaincore](https://imho.run/games/2370310/mountaincore) — Also Dwarf, like Dwarfs. 127 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2370310/)
5. [Dungeons 2](https://imho.run/games/262280/dungeons-2) — Also RTS, like Dwarfs. 1,055 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262280/)
6. [Revenge of the Titans](https://imho.run/games/93200/revenge-of-the-titans) — A frequent pick in Dwarfs players' libraries, and another Action. 452 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/93200/)
7. [Don't Starve Together](https://imho.run/games/322330/don-t-starve-together) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 80,691 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322330/)
8. [Atom Zombie Smasher](https://imho.run/games/55040/atom-zombie-smasher) — A frequent pick in Dwarfs players' libraries, and another Strategy. 927 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/55040/)
9. [Infested Planet](https://imho.run/games/204530/infested-planet) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 1,860 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204530/)
10. [Craft The World](https://imho.run/games/248390/craft-the-world) — A frequent pick in Dwarfs players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,576 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248390/)
11. [Deep Rock Galactic](https://imho.run/games/548430/deep-rock-galactic) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 169,164 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/548430/)
12. [The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™](https://imho.run/games/2933130/the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 6,485 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2933130/)
13. [Anomaly: Warzone Earth](https://imho.run/games/91200/anomaly-warzone-earth) — Also RTS, like Dwarfs. 561 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/91200/)
14. [Orcs Must Die!](https://imho.run/games/102600/orcs-must-die) — Same lighthearted mood as Dwarfs. 3,603 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/102600/)
15. [Welcome Back, Commander](https://imho.run/games/3015620/welcome-back-commander) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 116 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3015620/)
16. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)
17. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — Same stressful mood as Dwarfs. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
18. [Stronghold Kingdoms](https://imho.run/games/47410/stronghold-kingdoms) — Also RTS, like Dwarfs. 4,303 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47410/)
19. [Beneath the Mountain](https://imho.run/games/1728840/beneath-the-mountain) — Shares resource extraction with Dwarfs. 151 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1728840/)
20. [DwarfHeim](https://imho.run/games/977650/dwarfheim) — Also RTS, like Dwarfs. 314 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/977650/)
21. [Darkest Dungeon®](https://imho.run/games/262060/darkest-dungeon) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarfs. 55,844 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/)
22. [Aurora Dusk: Steam Age](https://imho.run/games/397160/aurora-dusk-steam-age) — Also Dwarf, like Dwarfs. 195 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/397160/)
23. [Dwarf Eats Mountain](https://imho.run/games/4078200/dwarf-eats-mountain) — Also Mining, like Dwarfs. 841 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4078200/)
24. [The Escapists](https://imho.run/games/298630/the-escapists) — Shares tunnel digging with Dwarfs. 9,331 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/298630/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=213650&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=213650&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=213650&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=213650
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/213650
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Dwarfs - F2P

Dwarfs - F2P is a 2012 strategy indie game that tasks players with managing a colony of dwarves underground. The core gameplay involves digging tunnels, expanding the colony, and defending against enemies that spawn in waves. Natural disasters create constant tension, requiring players to balance micro and macro management simultaneously. Players describe the experience as both lighthearted and tense, and reviewers highlight the blend of management styles as engaging. Bosses enter a rage mode if left ignored, adding tactical pressure. Procedural generation ensures varied playthroughs, while optional paid content increases difficulty. With short-burst sessions and a medium campaign length, the game offers a challenging solo experience. It holds an 86% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck. The game is free to play.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 213650
- **Developer:** Power of 2
- **Publisher:** Tripwire Interactive
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player
- **Released:** Oct 18, 2012
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/213650/dwarfs-f2p)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=213650&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/213650/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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