How many people are playing Dwarf Fortress right now?

433 people are playing Dwarf Fortress on Steam right now, making it the 933rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 770 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Dwarf Fortress's all-time peak player count?

Dwarf Fortress's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 28,288, reached in December 2022.

Is Dwarf Fortress good? What do Steam reviews say?

94% of 29,416 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Dwarf Fortress cost on Steam?

Dwarf Fortress costs $29.99 on Steam (US).

Does Dwarf Fortress work on Steam Deck?

Dwarf Fortress is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Dwarf Fortress

by Bay 12 Games · published by Kitfox Games · Released Dec 6, 2022

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Platinum

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#933

433

▼ 10.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

94% positive

Very Positive29,416 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

770

Highest seen28,288

Dec 20223.9 years ago

Price on Steam

$29.99

Lowest ever $29.99 Oct 2026

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Players -10.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 13:02 UTC · tracking since 2022-12-01

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Dwarf Fortress Soundtrack EditionBundle
$44.97
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Dwarf Fortress x Songs of SyxBundle
$49.48
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$53.98
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Fortress FriendsBundle
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Legendary RoguelikesBundle
$60.27
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Reviews

94% positive of 29,416 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Aug 5, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC
Build 24557528the current build when we started tracking1.1 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (10)

Jun 25, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
53.15 · build 23622201
Version 53.15
May 20, 2026, 2:43 PM UTC
53.14 · build 23288139
Version 53.14
May 13, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC
53.13 · build 23198194
Version 53.13
Apr 14, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
53.12 · build 22755101
Version 53.12
Mar 4, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC
53.11 · build 22159752
Version 53.11
Mar 4, 2026, 3:58 PM UTC
53.10 · build 21456617
Version 53.10
Jan 12, 2026, 2:33 PM UTC
53.09 · build 21389406
Version 53.09
Nov 24, 2025, 3:26 PM UTC
53.05 · build 20843269
Version 53.05
Nov 10, 2025, 3:12 PM UTC
53.02 · build 20666285
Version 53.02
Nov 3, 2025, 3:02 PM UTC
52.05 · build 20140824
Version 52.05

Patch notes

Aug 27, 2026
PatchHoly crap, it's happening: Dwarf Fortress gets its first Myth and Magic update later this year, bringing each player's world its own procedural magic system
Even as it achieved fractal complexity by modeling feline alcohol poisoning, procedural bardic traditions, and delayed-action thermonuclear dragonfire , the creators of Dwarf Fortress—brothers Tarn and Zach Adams—have maintained still loftier ambitions for the…
Aug 5, 2026
Patch20th Anniversary, Myth & Magic art and music 🦄 Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.16
Hey Urists, We're back and celebrating the 20th anniversary of Dwarf Fortress this week with a special show, Myth & Magic at and music updates and a patch. While Myth & Magic work is very much underway, we also have patch 53.16 today which fixes a bunch of thi…
Jun 29, 2026
PatchDinosaurs have arrived in the latest Dwarf Fortress update
Dwarfs versus dinos? Yep, that's now a thing. The deep sim Dwarf Fortress has a big free update out now adding in a whole lot of extinct animals. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/dinosaurs-have-arrived-in-the-latest-dwarf-fortr…
Jun 25, 2026
PatchThe Dino Update is out now! 🦕 Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.15
Hey Urists! The dino update is live now adding 100 extinct creatures to the game. All sprites and portraits are created by Dwarf Fortress artist Guido/Neoriceisgood. We hope you enjoy this update as we continue with development on the Magic update. Here's Tarn…
Jun 11, 2026
PatchThe big Dino Update for Dwarf Fortress announced for June 25
Dinos? In my fortress? Oh no. A big update for Dwarf Fortress has been announced to arrive on June 25th featuring a lot of new content. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/the-big-dino-update-for-dwarf-fortress-announced-for-june-…
Jun 10, 2026
PatchDinos are coming June 25th! 🦖 Dwarf Fortress Dev Update
We're back and excited to announce that the Dino Update will be arriving June 25th! Featuring: 100 dinos and extinct creatures, including baby and dinomen versions Dinos can be used for war, as a pet or as food 5 new settings to adjust how dinos appear in your…

Other news (10)

Sep 5, 2026
Dwarf Fortress co-creator Tarn Adams was amazed other devs had heard of his game the first time he went to a convention: 'I didn't know that anyone knew what we were doing'
Dwarf Fortress is a bit like caviar—not everyone's into it, but the people who are describe their experiences with it like a religious awakening. But the game's legendary co-creator, Tarn Adams, didn't even know it had a big following for many years, as he tol…
Sep 2, 2026
Dwarf Fortress co-creator says his life as a millionaire is 'basically like reattaining what my parents could do with regular jobs'
Back in 2024, Dwarf Fortress surpassed 800,000 copies sold, more than enough to make co-creators Tarn and Zach Adams millionaires . At the time, they seemed to be taking a low-key approach to the whole mo' money thing, so when our intrepid interviewer Joshua W…
Sep 1, 2026
Dwarf Fortress creator says we can learn something from simply walling up dwarf nobles to maintain an equal society—but notes you have to abolish the dwarf cops, too: 'Another lesson to be had there'
While the legendarily absurd complexity of fantasy simulation in Dwarf Fortress provides countless perils for dwarven health and happiness, the most insidious threat to any mountain hall emerges from within: Nobility. As a fortress flourishes, it inevitably dr…
Sep 1, 2026
Dwarf Fortress creator says we have a natural lean towards human-made stories, 'but we're all going to be very sorely tested in the coming years' by AI
Dwarf Fortress has an endless capacity for telling stories. It's a game built on procedural generation, and any longtime player'll be able to spin up a dozen yarns about some absurd thing that happened to their gaggle of miners... Read more.
Sep 1, 2026
Dwarf Fortress creator says the industry's in shambles over AI and layoff-happy CEOs: 'Everyone I know, their bosses are slowly getting psychosis'
The game industry is—to use the lightest possible language—in an interesting spot. While videogames are as profitable as ever on paper , we've had a few consecutive years of brutal layoffs and studio closures , as well as all of the knock-on impacts that the a…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 94% on 2026-11-01 → 94% today (29,416 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$29.99

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DLC

2 items on Steam, newest first.

Dwarf Fortress Soundtrack 2 (Adventure)
$9.99100% positive
Dwarf Fortress Soundtrack (Fortress)
$9.9998% positive

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Dwarf Fortress player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Dwarf Fortress right now?: 433 people are playing Dwarf Fortress on Steam right now, making it the 933rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 770 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Dwarf Fortress's all-time peak player count?: Dwarf Fortress's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 28,288, reached in December 2022.
Is Dwarf Fortress good? What do Steam reviews say?: 94% of 29,416 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Dwarf Fortress cost on Steam?: Dwarf Fortress costs $29.99 on Steam (US).
Does Dwarf Fortress work on Steam Deck?: Dwarf Fortress is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

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.

Developer: Bay 12 Games
Publisher: Kitfox Games
Release date: Dec 6, 2022
Install size: 500 MB minimum
Platforms: Linux · Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy · All
Steam app ID: 975370

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