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We filtered the 42 games similar to Dwarf Fortress down to the 24 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Gnomoria, Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) and Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dwarf Fortress.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Dwarf Fortress is Gnomoria — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) and Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization follow close behind.

#1Gnomoria96 #2Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)94 #3Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization85 #4Songs of Syx82 #5MASSIVE CHALICE82

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Dwarf Fortress

24 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dwarf Fortress. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Gnomoria

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingCraftingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 3.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39

Year 2016Dev Robotronic GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Dwarf Fortress: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Dwarf Fortress, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

#3Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

85

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Dwarf Fortress, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

82

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingExplorationManagementIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Dwarf Fortress, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, combat tactical and setting medieval, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG itch.io

#5MASSIVE CHALICE

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MASSIVE CHALICE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyCraftingManagementTactical

Steam👍 72%· 1.9KRAWG👍 36%· 131MC73IGDB70· 3OC74· 32

Year 2015Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Dwarf Fortress, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Ultimate Arena

82

Ultimate Arena

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 992RAWG👍 14%· 21

Year 2016Dev TriverskePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Dwarf Fortress, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

#7Crusader Kings II

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Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Dwarf Fortress, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Sid Meier's Civilization® V

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Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloRangedFantasyExplorationBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Dwarf Fortress, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

#9Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

75

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerTactical

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Dwarf Fortress, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

#10Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

75

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Dwarf Fortress, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

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Dwarfs!?

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 78%· 1.1KRAWG👍 18%· 56

Year 2011Dev Power of 2 · Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Dwarf Fortress, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12Rise to Ruins

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Rise to Ruins

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 88%· 7.7KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Dwarf Fortress: deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

50

Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloStealthOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationBase BuildingCraftingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Dwarf Fortress, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

50

Triple Town

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloFantasyIsometricCasualCozy

Steam👍 92%· 820RAWG👍 67%· 27

Year 2012Dev Spry FoxPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Dwarf Fortress: turn-based strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

#15Card City Nights

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Card City Nights

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloFantasyIsometricCasualCozy

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 37%· 30

Year 2014Dev LudosityPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Dwarf Fortress, it's known for turn-based strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Dwarf Fortress

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Dwarf Fortress, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

A Game of Dwarves

A Game of Dwarves

RTS · Simulation

Guardians of Graxia

Guardians of Graxia

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Black & White 2

Black & White 2

RTS · Simulation

Stacklands

Stacklands

Simulation · Deck Builder

Desktop Dungeons

Desktop Dungeons

Roguelike · Adventure

My Time at Portia

My Time at Portia

Simulation · RPG

WorldBox

WorldBox

Sandbox · Simulation

Zombie Pirates

Zombie Pirates

Tower Defense

Go Home Dinosaurs!

Go Home Dinosaurs!

Tower Defense · Puzzle

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