Best Dwarf Games on Steam
Steam currently has 230 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 1/30/2026.
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1. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!
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 366,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 356,692 positive reviews and 10,142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 548430 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 995 positive reviews and 6 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 |
3. Dwarf Fortress
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress 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 30,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,714 positive reviews and 1,542 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
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 121,199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,711 positive reviews and 8,488 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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| Steam App Id | 594570 |
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.
Bronzebeard's Tavern has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,078 positive reviews and 376 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,397 positive reviews and 328 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 |
7. Absolum
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
Absolum has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,371 positive reviews and 527 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Absolum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/9/2025 |
| Franchise | Dotemu |
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| Steam App Id | 1904480 |
8. 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 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,377 positive reviews and 67 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).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/4/2025 |
| Developer | DYSTOPIAN |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3133060 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,192 positive reviews and 233 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Dwarf games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,333 positive reviews and 259 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 |
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| 34,379 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 4/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,402 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,547 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 290 | 12/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 318 | 5/2/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,131 | 10/9/2025 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 4/4/2025 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/4/2015 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 344 | 11/27/2012 | 88 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/16/2015 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/11/2024 | 86 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/1/2019 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 617 | 11/24/2014 | 86 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2021 | 86 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 12/3/2015 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/24/2011 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,324 | 9/17/2025 | 85 | $9.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 8/29/2016 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Total War: WARHAMMER II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Bronzebeard's Tavern on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Battle for Wesnoth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Absolum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Gnomes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Rampage Knights on Steam. Steam Store.