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Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress ASCII
Map in ASCII (legacy) mode

Developers

Bay 12 Games

Released

August 2006

Genre

Roguelike, World Builder

Modes

Single-player

Platforms

Windows and Mac

Input

Mouse and Keyboard

Website

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Slaves to Armok: God of Blood Chapter II: Dwarf Fortress or simply Dwarf Fortress is a roguelike construction game

Gameplay[]

The player commands dwarves as they carve through a mountain. They require a steady supply of food and beer as well as guidance against attacks from the outside. Special structures and furnitures can be build. Water flow can be controlled to aid farming and to contain lava.

Trivia[]

  • The game is exhibited in the Museum of Modern art.[1]
  • The game inspired RimWorld, Prison Architect and probably many more.

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