# Games like Dwarf Fortress

> The closest matches to Dwarf Fortress: RimWorld, Kenshi, Caves of Qud, Oxygen Not Included, and Banished. 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. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarf Fortress. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)
2. [Kenshi](https://imho.run/games/233860/kenshi) — Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Dwarf Fortress. 46,830 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/)
3. [Caves of Qud](https://imho.run/games/333640/caves-of-qud) — Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Dwarf Fortress. 10,368 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/333640/)
4. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
5. [Banished](https://imho.run/games/242920/banished) — Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Dwarf Fortress. 25,649 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242920/)
6. [Prison Architect](https://imho.run/games/233450/prison-architect) — A frequent pick in Dwarf Fortress players' libraries, and another Strategy. 33,775 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233450/)
7. [Timberborn](https://imho.run/games/1062090/timberborn) — Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 22,640 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062090/)
8. [KeeperRL](https://imho.run/games/329970/keeperrl) — Also Dwarf and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 1,345 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329970/)
9. [Gnomoria](https://imho.run/games/224500/gnomoria) — Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Dwarf Fortress. 2,111 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224500/)
10. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — A frequent pick in Dwarf Fortress players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
11. [Songs of Syx](https://imho.run/games/1162750/songs-of-syx) — Shares modding support with Dwarf Fortress. 5,648 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162750/)
12. [Against the Storm](https://imho.run/games/1336490/against-the-storm) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarf Fortress. 18,297 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/)
13. [Going Medieval](https://imho.run/games/1029780/going-medieval) — Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Dwarf Fortress. 8,390 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029780/)
14. [Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic](https://imho.run/games/784150/workers-resources-soviet-republic) — Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 8,217 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/784150/)
15. [Land of the Vikings](https://imho.run/games/1981570/land-of-the-vikings) — Shares economy simulation with Dwarf Fortress. 1,115 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981570/)
16. [Lord of Dwarves](https://imho.run/games/477900/lord-of-dwarves) — Also Dwarf and Colony Sim, like Dwarf Fortress. 57 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/477900/)
17. [Stronghold: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/2140020/stronghold-definitive-edition) — Shares economy simulation with Dwarf Fortress. 3,039 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2140020/)
18. [Frostpunk](https://imho.run/games/323190/frostpunk) — Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 38,272 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/323190/)
19. [Mountaincore](https://imho.run/games/2370310/mountaincore) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarf Fortress. 127 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2370310/)
20. [Endzone - A World Apart](https://imho.run/games/933820/endzone-a-world-apart) — Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 3,338 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/933820/)
21. [Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation](https://imho.run/games/455980/judgment-apocalypse-survival-simulation) — Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 1,098 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/455980/)
22. [Aven Colony](https://imho.run/games/484900/aven-colony) — Shares procedural generation with Dwarf Fortress. 1,201 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/484900/)
23. [Odd Realm](https://imho.run/games/688060/odd-realm) — Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Dwarf Fortress. 761 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/688060/)
24. [Craft The World](https://imho.run/games/248390/craft-the-world) — Also Dwarf and Colony Sim, like Dwarf Fortress. 4,576 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248390/)

## 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=975370&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=975370&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=975370&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=975370
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/975370
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress is a procedurally generated strategy and simulation game released in 2022 by Bay 12 Games where players manage dwarven colonies through systems encompassing economic management, fortress defense, military tactics, and individual dwarf needs in a detailed fantasy world. Players and reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, challenging, and occasionally stressful, with dwarves developing distinct personalities that make their community feel alive. The simulation rewards patience, and players note that extensive modding support combined with an active community continues to extend the game's lifespan. The game holds a 95 percent positive rating from over 23,000 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck, though it presents a substantial learning curve.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 975370
- **Developer:** Bay 12 Games
- **Publisher:** Kitfox Games
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 6, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 93
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=975370&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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