In the same spirit

Games like Dwarf Fortress: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Dwarf Fortress (2006): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Dwarf Fortress (18)

The Escapists Adventure by Team17 Digital (2015) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 71★ 3.44 Kenshi Action by Lo-Fi Games (2018) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 75★ 4.14 Kingdom: Two Crowns Adventure by Raw Fury (2018) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 85★ 4.14 Forager Adventure by Humble Bundle (2016) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 78★ 4.04 Craft The World Strategy by Dekovir Entertainment (2014) · ≈ 9h ★ 3.86 Kingdom: New Lands Casual by Raw Fury (2015) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 80★ 3.89 RimWorld Strategy by Ludeon Studios (2016) · ≈ 19h Metacritic 87★ 4.35 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander Strategy by Massive Damage (2016) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 71★ 2.64 Oxygen Not Included Strategy by Klei Entertainment (2017) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 86★ 4.14 Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville Strategy by Northway Games (2015) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 75★ 3.12 IXION Strategy by Bulwark Studios (2022) · ≈ 8h ★ 3.93 Loop Hero Strategy by Four Quarters (2021) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 83★ 4.04 Banished Strategy by Shining Rock Software (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 73★ 3.88 Tabletop Simulator RPG by Berserk Games (2015) · ≈ 7h ★ 4.06 The Wandering Village Strategy by Stray Fawn Studio (2025) · ≈ 2h ★ 3.77 Battle Brothers Strategy by Overhype Studios (2017) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 80★ 4.17 Manor Lords Strategy by Slavic Magic (2024) · ≈ 5h ★ 4.02 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart Strategy by SNK (2013) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 68★ 4.37