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Best Dwarf Games

Top 50 of 54 qualifying games — tagged Dwarf (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine (2023) Dwarf · Simulation · Software · Free + Extensive gameplay-improving tools 13+ Bug fixes and workarounds 7 99.4%1,150 reviews 2 Deep Rock Galactic (2020) Dwarf · Co-op · PvE · $8.99 + satisfying combat and class variety 58+ excellent co-op teamwork and solo scaling 42− slow unlocks and lost rewards 5 97.1%380,387 reviews 3 Dwarf Fortress (2022) Dwarf · Colony Sim · Strategy · $29.99 + deep emergent fortress simulation 77+ endless varied fortress possibilities 10− brutal confusing learning curve 23 94.7%31,539 reviews 4 Gnomes (2025) Tower Defense · Turn-Based · Procedural Generation · $6.99 + Flexible tower placement strategies 25+ Varied runs, maps, and builds 9− Shop-driven, unreliable defenses 8 95.0%1,856 reviews 5 Bronzebeard's Tavern (2023) Dwarf · Multiplayer · Simulation · Free + Fun with friends 32+ Chaotic tavern teamwork 25 94.5%7,138 reviews 6 Battle for Wesnoth (2018) Free to Play · Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Free + Strategic depth with accessible entry 76+ Completely free without monetization 18− Hit chance RNG feels unreliable 13 94.2%6,022 reviews 7 Total War: WARHAMMER II (2017) Strategy · Fantasy · Turn-Based Strategy · $59.99 + varied factions and satisfying battles 42+ distinct factions and endless campaigns 10− overpriced, necessary faction DLC 8 93.0%121,473 reviews 8 Stonewards (2026) Early Access · Online Co-Op · Rogue-lite · $9.99 94.2%1,062 reviews 9 Cave Crawlers (2023) Early Access · Dwarf · RPG · Free + Fun co-op with friends 12+ Exploration, combat, and events 7− Punishing bosses and steep challenge 10 92.8%3,787 reviews 10 Rampage Knights (2015) Co-op · Action Roguelike · Action · $12.99 92.8%3,613 reviews 11 Absolum (2025) Beat 'em up · Rogue-lite · Local Co-Op · $24.99 + Fluid, varied combat 57+ Beautiful hand-drawn visuals 28− Unfair, clunky combat 7 92.0%10,899 reviews 12 LEGO The Lord of the Rings (2012) LEGO · Adventure · Local Co-Op · $19.99 + Open-world exploration and engaging missions 59+ Film music and professional voice acting 13− Game-breaking glitches and crashes 15 90.1%16,259 reviews 13 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura (2016) RPG · Steampunk · Story Rich · $3.89 + Rich narrative and worldbuilding 23+ Deep customization and open-ended choices 20− Unofficial patches fix widespread bugs 14 89.5%1,997 reviews 14 Craft The World (2014) Dwarf · Colony Sim · Crafting · $18.99 + fun and addictive core mechanics 40+ good value for the price 5− lacks search function and info 7 88.4%17,164 reviews 15 SpellForce - Platinum Edition (2009) RPG · Strategy · Fantasy · $1.99 + unique RTS-RPG genre blend 34+ interesting story and lore 14− slow, frustrating gameplay 14 88.1%2,943 reviews 16 Disciples II: Rise of the Elves (2006) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Classic · $5.99 + Strategic turn-based gameplay 23+ Atmospheric gothic visual style 17− Modern-system compatibility problems 13 87.8%1,457 reviews 17 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (2025) Dwarf · Action Roguelike · Rogue-lite · $12.99 + addictive, deep survivor gameplay 90+ challenging yet rewarding runs 15− overpriced paid expansion content 10 86.2%48,357 reviews 18 SOVL: Fantasy Warfare (2023) Tabletop · Turn-Based Tactics · Board Game · Free + tabletop-style strategic battles 38+ cheaper tabletop alternative 10− questionable AI and frustrating rules 13 87.2%2,770 reviews 19 Regions Of Ruin (2018) RPG · Adventure · Indie · $11.99 86.1%4,650 reviews 20 Knights of Pen and Paper 2 (2015) RPG · Turn-Based · Adventure · $7.99 + party-building and class combinations 30+ humorous tabletop-inspired writing 16− repetitive grinding for progression 14 86.2%2,899 reviews 21 Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (2018) Co-op · Dark Fantasy · Games Workshop · $29.99 + satisfying weighty rat-slaying combat 55+ fun teamwork with friends 22− disconnects and unreliable solo play 9 85.0%147,734 reviews 22 Card Hunter (2015) Free to Play · Card Game · Tabletop · Free + Tactical card-based combat 19+ Friendly tabletop-style multiplayer 8− Pizza currency and aggressive purchases 9 85.4%5,339 reviews 23 Sacred Gold (2008) RPG · Open World · Hack and Slash · $1.99 + Deep open-world ARPG systems 26+ Runs well on modern systems 8− Modern compatibility problems 10 85.4%4,653 reviews 24 Dwarfs - F2P (2012) Free to Play · Strategy · Dwarf · Free 85.6%1,696 reviews 25 SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest (2019) RPG · Strategy · RTS · $3.99 84.7%2,334 reviews 26 Desktop Dungeons (2023) Rogue-like · Turn-Based · Puzzle · $14.99 83.5%2,367 reviews 27 Warlords Battlecry III (2016) Strategy · Dwarf · RTS · $9.99 + deep RTS-RPG systems 30+ hero leveling and customization 10− frequent crashes and broken saves 16 84.2%1,024 reviews 28 KeeperRL (2024) Underground · Simulation · Rogue-like · $19.99 + deep base-building and combat 23+ decade of free updates 5− limited, clunky gameplay 17 83.5%1,822 reviews 29 Maelstrom (2019) Free to Play · Pirates · Battle Royale · Free + engaging naval combat 31+ revival and ongoing updates 17− small or empty playerbase 27 83.1%2,581 reviews 30 Age of Wonders 4 (2023) Strategy · 4X · Character Customization · $24.99 + Deep customization and faction building 85+ Endless strategic and playstyle variety 10− Excessive DLC pricing and fragmentation 18 81.3%23,048 reviews 31 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot (2026) Early Access · Dwarf · Auto Battler · $14.99 + deep build-focused autobattling 68+ varied builds and repeat runs 20− grindy, slow power gains 14 82.3%2,717 reviews 32 Lord of the Rings: War in the North (2011) RPG · Action · Co-op · Free + satisfying hack-and-slash combat 12+ co-op with friends 10− paid Legacy Edition 14 81.4%9,578 reviews 33 Dwarven Realms (2024) Action RPG · Hack and Slash · Dwarf · $9.99 + Simple satisfying horde combat 58+ Grinding gear and build power 27− Repetitive mindless combat loop 10 81.7%3,652 reviews 34 The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (2024) Open World Survival Craft · Base-Building · Dwarf · $29.99 + Engaging core loop and building 134+ Rich LOTR lore and dwarf culture 34− Shallow combat and tedious progression 84 81.0%12,511 reviews 35 LEGO The Hobbit (2014) LEGO · Adventure · Action · $19.99 + Fun, engaging puzzles and mechanics 70+ Vibrant visuals and charming art 7− Missing third movie, incomplete story 32 80.5%10,711 reviews 36 Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara (2013) Beat 'em up · Arcade · Action · $14.99 + deep beat-em-up mechanics 28+ fun multiplayer co-op 11− unresponsive or broken controls 13 81.2%2,040 reviews 37 Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (2015) Action · Online Co-Op · Co-op · $29.99 + melee-focused Left 4 Dead gameplay 13+ beautiful environments and atmosphere 6− dead player base 11 80.0%21,457 reviews 38 Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition (Classic) (2012) Sports · Strategy · Board Game · $14.99 + tactical depth and chaotic matches 42+ cheap, complete content 5− RNG overwhelms strategic play 15 80.7%1,815 reviews 39 Dwarf Eats Mountain (2026) Clicker · Idler · Dwarf · $9.99 + Dwarf mining and building loop 43+ Upgrades and prestige accelerate runs 16− Prestige progress feels painfully slow 27 81.1%1,218 reviews 40 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo (2023) Strategy · RPG · Turn-Based Strategy · $7.49 + Distinctive strategic systems 33+ Diverse builds and playthroughs 12− Slow repetitive strategic play 15 80.4%2,682 reviews 41 Total War: WARHAMMER (2016) Strategy · Fantasy · RTS · $59.99 + distinct factions and exciting tactical battles 30+ satisfying challenge and approachable learning 9− annoying systems and missing conveniences 14 78.5%52,348 reviews 42 EverQuest II (2011) Free to Play · RPG · Massively Multiplayer · Free + broad classes and content 51+ abundant content and activities 9− aggressive marketplace monetization 8 79.0%2,961 reviews 43 Age of Wonders III (2014) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Fantasy · $29.99 + Deep tactical combat and empire-building 17+ Customisation, random maps, repeated returns 7− Boring combat and weak unit balance 6 77.1%13,339 reviews 44 Dungeon Siege II (2005) RPG · Fantasy · Action RPG · $6.99 + party systems and skill builds 15+ unique, interesting storyline 5− broken saves and launch issues 14 76.8%2,934 reviews 45 Dwarfs!? (2011) Dwarf · Colony Sim · Pixel Graphics · $1.99 + Simple chaotic dwarf management 42+ Arcade modes and repeat play 11− Shallow repetitive gameplay loop 16 77.8%1,081 reviews 46 Age of Wonders (2010) Strategy · RPG · Fantasy · $5.99 77.7%1,056 reviews 47 The Dwarves (2016) Dwarf · RPG · Fantasy · $9.99 + Book-based story and characters 41+ Tactical, chaotic combat 18− Clunky, tedious combat 37 73.9%2,095 reviews 48 Total War: WARHAMMER III (2022) Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Grand Strategy · $59.99 + fun, deep strategic battles and campaigns 59+ diverse factions, campaigns, and mods 15− overpriced, fragmented DLC paywalls 32 71.9%149,358 reviews 49 Dungeons & Dragons Online (2012) Free to Play · RPG · MMORPG · Free + Engaging D&D-inspired gameplay 51+ Excellent character customization options 16− Aggressive monetization and content paywalls 15 71.3%7,985 reviews 50 We Are The Dwarves (2016) Indie · Adventure · Action · $14.99 + strategic tactical combat 25+ dark atmospheric visual style 11− weak, repetitive tactical design 12 68.8%1,608 reviews