Dwarf Fortress is the best-selling game on Steam.
I don’t know how long it will last, but it’s a great moment. One of the most influential and unique games on the PC has been in development for almost 20 years, and we hope it’s finally getting the mainstream recognition it deserves. No doubt it’s been acknowledged by other game developers who flocked to the launch announcement to celebrate its impact on their games.
“Without Dwarf Fortress, there would be no Prison Architect,” writes developer Tom Pedalino. Terraria’s official Twitter account said, “In many ways this game inspired Terraria. Without Dwarf Fortress, it’s safe to say Terraria wouldn’t exist.”
“Dwarf Fortress is the most complex simulation game ever created and one of the biggest influences on the video game Caves of Qud. The depth of simulation, design tone and visual style Everything is very basic.It’s all ingrained into me and hundreds of other games.”
Other developers and a surprisingly large number of official accounts have sent their congratulations. This is not uncommon in the indie community, but Dwarf Fortress, which has long been a quirky paragon of PC gaming breadth, It feels a little more special.
Just look at it.
Congratulations on your release! This game inspired Terraria in many ways. It’s no exaggeration to say that without Dwarf Fortress, Terraria wouldn’t exist. We can’t wait to delve deeper into the latest version of one of the truly greatest classic games of all time.December 6, 2022
Congrats! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 🎉 Everyone can’t wait to experience this legendary game and lose endlessly ❤️December 6, 2022
Hello, we have an important announcement about the video game “Qud’s Cave”✨Today Dwarf Fortress is released on Steam✨https://t.co/9hXXbLyJRMDwarf Fortress is the most amazing game ever created! It’s a complex simulation game and one of the games that has had the biggest impact on me.Video game Kud’s caveDecember 6, 2022
Congrats! ❤️Is it possible that your dwarf fortress will take the dwelf? 👀Looking for friends.December 6, 2022
It’s going to be really hard to concentrate on working on the ranch today… ⛏️♥️December 6, 2022
Congrats! Without Dwarf Fortress, Prison Architect wouldn’t exist, and we wouldn’t be working on a console version of Escape Mode.December 6, 2022
Dwarf Fortress is my favorite game. If you haven’t played yet, do so now. 💯 Congratulations to our friends at @Bay12Games and @KitfoxGames for a great launch!!! 🎉🎉🎉 https://t.co/zjO6x9nDXuDecember 6, 2022
Big congratulations from me and @DSkykeep on this long awaited launch😘December 6, 2022
Can’t wait to dive into this again! https://t.co/m3NEZSIY8ADecember 6, 2022
Incredible work from @KitfoxGames, @Bay12Games and all the good people who made this game possible. Check it out! https://t.co/a5KMFCn9seDecember 6, 2022
Probably the most brilliant and influential simulation game ever made and directly inspired my career as an indie developer.Congratulations @Bay12Games @KitfoxGames! https:/ /t.co/wNPSbkg3lqDecember 6, 2022
It’s hard to believe that Dwarf Fortress can now be played by ordinary humans. There’s a tutorial! Even a baby like me can complete the tutorial! https://t.co/t3KHlqVosRDecember 6, 2022
Happy Dwarf Fortress Steam release day to everyone celebrating https://t.co/2YFkXqrutdDecember 6, 2022