Dwarf Fortress

Get Dwarf Fortress Now on itch.io!

Dwarf Fortress, the legendary simulation game, is now available for purchase on itch.io, while the classic version remains free on bay12games.com. This new version comes with enhanced pixel graphics and an engaging soundtrack, elevating your gaming experience.

Follow the Development Journey

Stay updated on the game’s progress through various channels: the Bay12 Website and Dev Log, Bay12 Twitter, Kitfox Twitter, the Newsletter, and the Discord community.

A World of Endless Simulation

Dwarf Fortress is more than just a game; it’s a vast, simulated world where civilizations rise and fall, personalities evolve, and cultures flourish. With infinite gameplay hours, you can generate a unique world and manage a thriving colony of dwarves, navigating their inevitable struggles and triumphs.

Learn and Thrive with In-Game Tutorials

New players can benefit from in-game tutorials that guide you through the basics of building your first fortress and keeping your dwarves content. This living project, continuously updated since 2003, offers a lifelong hobby filled with depth and complexity.

The Ultimate Simulation Experience

Prepare to immerse yourself in the most intricate world simulation ever created. Build a fortress, survive threats like starvation, dragons, and madness, and observe the unique challenges each generated world presents. The game features a detailed combat model, dynamic weather, and a rich geological environment with over 200 rock and mineral types.

Procedural Generation and Dynamic Elements

The game boasts procedurally generated portraits, poetry, musical forms, instruments, and dances for your dwarves to enjoy. Hundreds of animals and monsters are randomly created for each world, adding to the game’s vast complexity. Remember, even losing can be fun and a valuable learning experience.

Recent Updates and Collaborations

As of April 2024, the game includes procedurally assembled portraits and essential bug fixes. The core gameplay remains unchanged, but new tile sets by Michał “Mayday” Madej and Jacob “Ironhand” Bowman, featuring pixel art by Carolyn Jong and Neoriceisgood, enhance the visual experience. The Steam edition includes a 15-track soundtrack by Dabu, Simon Swerwer, and Águeda Macias.

Improved New Player Experience

The addition of tutorials makes it easier for new players to start their journey. Guide your dwarves in their mountainous quest for wealth, manage their needs for food and beer, and protect them from various threats. Craft treasures, establish a barony, and build structures that foster your dwarves’ culture.

Explore and Enrich Your Fortress

Explore mythical dungeons, discover magical items, and fill your quest journal. The game hints at future simulation enrichments, including mythology and magic. An additional hour of music from Dabu and Simon Swerwer is available as a second volume of the original soundtrack.

A Legacy in Gaming

Dwarf Fortress has inspired games like RimWorld and Prison Architect and is one of the first video games acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Updated by the Adams brothers for over 16 years, the game aims to simulate all of existence, with Bay 12 estimating they are only about 44% done.

Stay Connected

Keep up with the latest updates and developments by following the Bay 12 Games Twitter account.