Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : XP SP3 or later Processeur : Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires 64 bit processor and operating system
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Processeur : Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Dwarf Fortress
Players spend countless hours building sprawling colonies, with the majority logging over 25 hours. The game enjoys a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 95% of 31,273 reviews praising it, and 92% of post‑release feedback remaining favorable.
What it's about: La plus complète et complexe simulation de monde qui existe. La légendaire Dwarf Fortress est maintenant sur Steam. Construisez une forteresse et aidez les nains à survivre dans un monde procédural.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 133 | 111 | 6 | 16 |
| Interface / UX | 26 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Performance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 100 h on median; those who dislike it: 30 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 06, 2022 · All-time low: €23.19 (May 09, 2024)
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 111 positive mentions out of 133 total.
- Content depth is lauded: 13 positive mentions out of 14.
- Price is seen as fair: 6 positive mentions out of 6.
- Long‑term engagement is high: 371 players with >25 h report 95% positivity.
- The keyword “simulation” appears 22 times, highlighting the core appeal.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a pain point: 6 mentions, all negative.
- User interface frustrates: 18 negative out of 26 mentions.
- Bugs plague the experience: 7 mentions, all negative.
- Graphics receive mixed feedback: 2 negative out of 9 mentions.
Who is it for?
Players who relish intricate simulation, enjoy deep emergent storytelling, and are willing to invest many hours will find Dwarf Fortress rewarding, despite its rough edges.
Is Dwarf Fortress worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 31,273 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 30,49€.
Verdict
Overall, Dwarf Fortress delivers a richly detailed simulation that captivates the majority of its audience, as reflected by a 95% positive rating. The steep learning curve and UI quirks may deter newcomers, but for those who embrace complexity, the payoff is substantial.
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