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Dwarf Fortress player count chart
Dwarf Fortress has a small but active player base. 709 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 9% on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2022
Dwarf Fortress monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 577 | -9.56% | 995 |
| October 2026 | 638 | -8.86% | 1,047 |
| September 2026 | 700 | -0.67% | 1,330 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -19.29% | 1,339 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -9.2% | 1,659 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +37.16% | 1,827 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -2.7% | 1,332 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +9.87% | 1,369 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -13.65% | 1,246 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -16.15% | 1,443 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -2.77% | 1,721 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -32.65% | 1,770 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +98.94% | 2,628 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +3.28% | 1,321 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -2.74% | 1,279 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -6.8% | 1,315 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -1.74% | 1,411 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -7.65% | 1,436 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -16.49% | 1,555 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -13.96% | 1,862 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +3.84% | 2,164 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -18.31% | 2,084 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +60.74% | 2,551 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +6.94% | 1,587 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -23.47% | 1,484 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +50.43% | 1,939 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -12.07% | 1,289 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +23.3% | 1,466 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +0.59% | 1,189 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -29.85% | 1,182 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -50.18% | 1,685 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +96.63% | 3,382 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +10.9% | 1,720 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -23.86% | 1,551 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +6.48% | 2,037 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -1.75% | 1,913 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +4.9% | 1,947 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +23.08% | 1,856 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +12.79% | 1,508 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -10.45% | 1,337 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +2.12% | 1,493 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -35.25% | 1,462 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -16.52% | 2,258 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -20.16% | 2,705 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -48.43% | 3,388 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -57.41% | 6,570 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -45.56% | 15,427 |
| December 2022 | n/a | n/a | 28,340 |
How many people play Dwarf Fortress right now?
At this moment Dwarf Fortress has 709 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #943 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 709 players. Today's peak is 14% below its 30-day average daily peak of 826.
Is Dwarf Fortress growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Dwarf Fortress averaged a daily peak of 826 players, down 9% compared with the 30 days before (912). Its highest point this month (1,035) is 61% below the same period last year (2,628). In its first month after release (Dec 6, 2022) it peaked at 28,340 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 28,340, set on Dec 11, 2022.
Best time to play Dwarf Fortress
Based on the last 14 days, Dwarf Fortress is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 48% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Dwarf Fortress players by hour and weekday
When Dwarf Fortress has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About 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.
- Developer
- Bay 12 Games
- Publisher
- Kitfox Games
- Released
- Dec 6, 2022
- Genre
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language
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Dwarf Fortress price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Dwarf Fortress is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $23.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $23.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Dwarf Fortress price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 30,49€ | $34.04 | +14% |
| United Kingdom | £26.75 | $35.80 | +19% |
| Canada | C$ 35.99 | $25.59 | -15% |
| Australia | A$ 41.95 | $28.82 | -4% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 46.49 | $25.77 | -14% |
| Brazil | R$99,99 | $18.17 | -39% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 379.99 | $20.32 | -32% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $14.49 | $14.49 | -52% |
| Poland | 129,99 zł | $33.04 | +10% |
| Switzerland | CHF 26.75 | $32.67 | +9% |
| Norway | 360,00 kr | $38.19 | +27% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $14.49 | $14.49 | -52% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.49 | $14.49 | -52% |
| South Africa | R 279.99 | $16.93 | -44% |
| India | ₹1,349.00 | $14.36 | -52% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 254 999 | $14.09 | -53% |
| China | ¥109.00 | $16.34 | -46% |
| Japan | ¥3,850 | $24.32 | -19% |
| South Korea | ₩ 31,000 | $22.82 | -24% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Dwarf Fortress reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Dwarf Fortress on Twitch
Twitch category "Dwarf Fortress", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Dwarf Fortress Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 6 Nov 2026, with a peak of 577 viewers and 164 on average.
Dwarf Fortress streamers right now
Top Dwarf Fortress streamers this week
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- deep0x2058
- TrashMack29
Average viewers while live.
Dwarf Fortress DLC
Dwarf Fortress has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dwarf Fortress Soundtrack 2 (Adventure) ↗ | $9.99 |
 | Dwarf Fortress Soundtrack (Fortress) ↗ | $9.99 |
Latest Dwarf Fortress news and patch notes
- Aug 5, 2026 20th Anniversary, Myth & Magic art and music 🦄 Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.16
- Aug 4, 2026 Dwarf Fortress 20th Anniversary Show
- Jun 25, 2026 The Dino Update is out now! 🦕 Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.15
- Jun 10, 2026 Dinos are coming June 25th! 🦖 Dwarf Fortress Dev Update
- May 20, 2026 Patch 53.14 Patch notes
- May 13, 2026 Diplomacy Improvements + 20th Anniversary 🙌 Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.13
- Apr 14, 2026 Myth & Magic news + Quality of life update 🧙♂️ Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.12
- Mar 4, 2026 Food fixes, AMA, community spotlight and more! 🍖 Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.11
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Dwarf Fortress FAQ
Is Dwarf Fortress dead?
Dwarf Fortress has a small but active player base. 709 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 9% on the month before).
How many people play Dwarf Fortress?
709 people are playing Dwarf Fortress on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 709 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Dwarf Fortress?
Dwarf Fortress reached its all-time Steam peak of 28,340 concurrent players on Dec 11, 2022.
Is Dwarf Fortress growing or declining?
Dwarf Fortress is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 826, down 9% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Dwarf Fortress most active?
Dwarf Fortress usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).
How much does Dwarf Fortress cost?
Dwarf Fortress costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Dwarf Fortress has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Dwarf Fortress on Steam is $23.99 (20% off), on Jul 4, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Dwarf Fortress on sale right now?
No, Dwarf Fortress is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 34%.
Where is Dwarf Fortress cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Dwarf Fortress is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 254 999, about $14.09 or 53% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Dwarf Fortress good?
Steam players rate Dwarf Fortress Very Positive: 94% of 31,600 reviews are positive.
When did Dwarf Fortress come out?
Dwarf Fortress was released on Steam on Dec 6, 2022.
Who made Dwarf Fortress?
Dwarf Fortress was developed by Bay 12 Games and published by Kitfox Games.
Is Dwarf Fortress still worth playing?
Dwarf Fortress has a smaller but active community on Steam today (709 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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