Free Dwarf Games on Steam

Steam currently has 184 Dwarf games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Dwarf game rankings were last updated on 1/25/2025.

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1. EverQuest

Welcome to EverQuest® - the online game that started it all! No other MMO matches EverQuest's sheer content, now with 29 expansions and countless updates. EverQuest is free-to-play.

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EverQuest holds the #1 spot for "best free Dwarf game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,861 positive reviews and 451 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run EverQuest on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/13/2012
Franchise Daybreak Game Company
Developer Darkpaw Games
Publisher Daybreak Game Company
Steam App Id 205710

2. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine

Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.

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DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 626 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/14/2023
Developer The DFHack Team
Publisher The DFHack Team
Steam App Id 2346660

3. EverQuest II

EverQuest® II is the epitome of massively multiplayer gaming - the ultimate blend of deep features, heritage, and community.

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EverQuest II has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,104 positive reviews and 536 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run EverQuest II on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/7/2011
Franchise Daybreak Game Company
Developer Darkpaw Games
Publisher Daybreak Game Company
Steam App Id 201230

4. Battle for Wesnoth

The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

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Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,866 positive reviews and 308 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Battle for Wesnoth on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/2/2018
Developer The Battle for Wesnoth Project
Publisher Wesnoth Inc.
Steam App Id 599390

5. Bronzebeard's Tavern

Bronzebeard's Tavern is a goofy and playful restaurant manager sim where 1-8 players can work as a team with multiplayer co-op. Fulfill a number of different roles, serve a diverse range of customers and cook up delicious dwarven cuisine.

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Bronzebeard's Tavern has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,512 positive reviews and 274 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bronzebeard's Tavern on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/30/2023
Developer The Mermaid MenZ
Publisher The Mermaid MenZ
Steam App Id 2422870

6. Dungeons & Dragons Online®

Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online® based on the beloved RPG that started it all.

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Dungeons & Dragons Online® has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,038 positive reviews and 2,046 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dungeons & Dragons Online® on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/25/2012
Franchise Daybreak Game Company
Developer Standing Stone Games, LLC
Publisher Standing Stone Games, LLC
Steam App Id 206480

7. MergeCrafter

Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp!

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MergeCrafter has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 557 positive reviews and 208 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MergeCrafter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/23/2022
Franchise Fiveamp
Developer Fiveamp
Publisher Fiveamp
Steam App Id 1964220

8. Emporea: Realms of War and Magic

Emporea is an oldschool fantasy strategy game, where cooperation with other players is necessary to achieve victory. Only the best alliance can win! Multiple realms available, with new ones starting every two weeks.

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Emporea: Realms of War and Magic has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 6/8/2016
Developer Pixel Federation
Publisher Pixel Federation
Steam App Id 416450

9. Card Hunter

Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

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Card Hunter has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,463 positive reviews and 742 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Card Hunter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/13/2015
Developer The Knights of Unity
Publisher The Knights of Unity
Steam App Id 293260

10. Cave Crawlers

Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.

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Cave Crawlers has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,492 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cave Crawlers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/10/2023
Developer Heroic Pyxel LLC
Publisher Heroic Pyxel LLC
Steam App Id 2143030

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). EverQuest II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). Bronzebeard's Tavern on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Dungeons & Dragons Online® on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 28). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Emporea: Realms of War and Magic on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Card Hunter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.

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