Best Dwarf Games on Steam
Steam currently has 195 Dwarf games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Dwarf game rankings were last updated on 6/16/2025.
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1. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.
Deep Rock Galactic holds the #1 spot for "best Dwarf game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 344,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 335,148 positive reviews and 9,453 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 548430 |
2. Dwarf Fortress
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,219 positive reviews and 1,449 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
3. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 743 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
4. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.
Total War: WARHAMMER II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,124 positive reviews and 8,300 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: WARHAMMER II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Total War Official |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 594570 |
5. Gnomes
Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde
Gnomes has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 844 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Gnomes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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.
Bronzebeard's Tavern has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,111 positive reviews and 323 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 | 12/1/2023 |
| Developer | The Mermaid MenZ |
| Publisher | The Mermaid MenZ |
| Steam App Id | 2422870 |
7. 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.
Battle for Wesnoth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,068 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
8. 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.
Cave Crawlers has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,790 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
9. Rampage Knights
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
Rampage Knights has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,303 positive reviews and 260 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rampage Knights on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2015 |
| Developer | Rake in Grass |
| Publisher | Rake in Grass |
| Steam App Id | 314410 |
10. LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl
LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,878 positive reviews and 1,399 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/27/2012 |
| Developer | Traveller's Tales |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 214510 |
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| 5,955 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 560 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 4/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,004 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 4/4/2025 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 12/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/4/2015 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 11/27/2012 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/16/2015 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 202 | 11/24/2014 | 86 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/1/2019 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2021 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 12/3/2015 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/24/2011 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,121 | 2/14/2024 | 85 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 8/29/2016 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 11/3/2009 | 84 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/24/2023 | 84 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). Total War: WARHAMMER II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). Gnomes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 22). Bronzebeard's Tavern on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 15). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Rampage Knights on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™ on Steam. Steam Store.