Games Like Dwarfs - F2P

Dig! Dig! Dig! Manage the small underground Dwarf base and make it as rich as possible before they meet their inevitable doom. Purchase before May 11th and save!

Why similar: Dwarves 75.6% ★, Mining 10.8% ★, Strategy 5.5%, Sandbox 2.7%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the expanded, premium version of the seed game that offers more modes and deeper mechanics while retaining the core arcade-style gameplay.

Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.

Why similar: Dwarves 86.9% ★, Strategy 5.2%, Sandbox 4.7%, Indie 1.3%, Multiplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines dwarf colony management with sandbox building and mining, echoing the resource-gathering focus of the seed game.

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.

Why similar: Dwarves 85.9% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Sandbox 5%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive dwarf simulation, it provides the complex base-building and mining depth that serves as the spiritual foundation for many games in this genre.

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Mining 74.1% ★, Indie 11.6%, 2D 4.9%, Casual 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the satisfying loop of mining and exploration with a charming steampunk-dwarf aesthetic.

Lemmings meets Lost Vikings. Dwarflings is a hardcore classic which will be a challenge for the brain and fingers. In the game, you will take control of up to five characters, each one with a unique ability.

Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Casual 22.7%, Indie 22.2%, 2D 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly pays homage to the Lemmings-style gameplay found in the seed game, focusing on guiding groups of dwarves through puzzle-filled environments.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Mining 70.9% ★, Indie 14.5%, 2D 6.8%, Casual 4.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Building on its predecessor, this game offers refined 2D mining mechanics and platforming that feel like a natural evolution of the arcade mining genre.

Delve Deeper is a turn-based Adventure/Strategy game for Windows that combines HD pixel art, tile placement, and RPG elements in a bright and humorous atmosphere. Up to four players take command of Dwarf mining teams in this fast and furious dungeon adventure meets devious puzzler, building the map as you play for an ever-changing,...

Why similar: Dwarves 86.4% ★, Strategy 8.1%, Mining 3.5% ★, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that tasks players with managing a team of dwarves to mine for gold and fight monsters.

Settle an untamed wilderness with the might of Dwarven engineering and thoughtful planning! Design and build your colony towards fame and fortune in a deeply-simulated fantasy world. Chill out in peaceful mode with a bustling settlement, or fight for survival against monsters and invasions!

Why similar: Dwarves 84.2% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Sandbox 3.8%, Top-Down 1.3%, 2D 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation game focuses on the management and survival of a dwarf colony, emphasizing the challenges of mountain life.

A Dwarven Prince on a quest to reclaim his people’s stolen land will take you on a great journey. Explore a continent filled with buried treasures and unearth mysteries that have laid hidden since the Great War.

Why similar: Dwarves 89% ★, Strategy 8%, Casual 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: This city-builder focuses on managing a dwarf kingdom, offering a similar aesthetic and thematic experience to the seed game.

Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.

Why similar: Dwarves 98.3% ★, Mining 1% ★, Indie 0.4%, 2D 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that features dwarf protagonists and focuses on mining and combat in a roguelite structure.

Dwarves hunger for gold, and no mountain shall stand in their way! Mine riches, unearth artifacts, and upgrade your dwarves to devour ever-bigger peaks in this whimsical incremental game.

Why similar: Dwarves 71.8% ★, Mining 13.5% ★, Strategy 7.7%, Casual 2.5%, Arcade 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: An incremental game that focuses on the mining and progression aspects of dwarf-themed strategy.

Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.

Why similar: Sandbox 35.6%, Strategy 32.7%, Indie 10.7%, 2D 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It blends 2D mining and base defense, requiring players to constantly gather resources to survive against waves of enemies.

Manage a Dwarven mining colony in the unexplored mountains of Mara. As conflict rages in the Overworld, you will need to craft, explore and fight as you provide the allies of your choice with the finest weapons and gear to assist them in the battle for glory.

Why similar: Mining 63.4% ★, Strategy 33.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A vertical mining colony simulator that focuses on managing a dwarf settlement deep underground with a strong emphasis on production chains.

Take on the ultimate tower defense challenge in Digs, a roguelike game where you shape the battlefield, mine resources, and strategize against a variety of enemies. Manage your actions, customize your arsenal with upgrade cards, and explore diverse levels. Can you dig in and emerge victorious?

Why similar: Dwarves 76.8% ★, Mining 14% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This tower defense title incorporates mining and resource management, making it a strong mechanical match for the seed game's focus.

Dwarf Tower is a turn-based tactics game of tower building and spellcasting. Each turn you develop your tower by placing blocks, constructing rooms, and play various spells. Your tower can have Libraries (store spells), Crystals (generate mana), Dwarf Dwellings (give you dwarves to repair the tower) and some other rooms.

Why similar: Dwarves 92.2% ★, Strategy 4.2%, Sandbox 2.1%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game centered on building and defending a tower, which shares the sandbox and building elements of the seed game.

We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. Tactical Adventure Sci-Fi Space Dwarves

Why similar: Dwarves 91.4% ★, Indie 3%, RTS 2.7%, Multiplayer 1.4%, Top-Down 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that explores the lives of dwarves in a unique fantasy setting, focusing on tactical combat.

Mine. Maze. Merge. Survive. Dig for powerful gems, merge them into game-breaking towers, stack buffs, and pick roguelike perks to build wild synergies. Do not let enemies drag your miner to the lava!

Why similar: Dwarves 72% ★, Mining 15.3% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Indie 2.4%, 2D 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tower defense game that integrates mining mechanics, requiring players to balance defense with resource extraction.

Dwarf Shop is a Shop Simulator with, you guessed it, Dwarves! Help the Dragon Clan lure their very own dragon by amassing piles and piles of glorious gold. Send one dwarf deep into the caves to find ingredients while the others craft various equipment and sell them to unsuspecting customers!

Why similar: Dwarves 79.4% ★, Mining 10.2% ★, Strategy 5.7%, Casual 2.3%, 2D 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation game focuses on the economy and management side of dwarf life, providing a different but thematic perspective.

Cut the trees, catch some fish, upgrade your castle and environment. Guard the treasure against waves of enemies and lead your dwarves on their way to victory!

Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, Indie 17.9%, Casual 12.5%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tower defense game that utilizes a dwarf theme and pixel art to create a strategic experience centered on base protection.

Fight big battles in the mines, get to mining and collecting gold and minerals. build and upgrade your towers, power up with treasure chests. Defend your base from looting goblins! using variety of weapons and tower, from RPG, ak47, canons towers, to sawblade towers and more!

Why similar: Dwarves 69.2% ★, Mining 10.7% ★, Strategy 10.5%, Casual 5.1%, Top-Down 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This casual tower defense game features mining-themed levels and fast-paced strategic gameplay.

Wyrmsun is a real-time strategy game which features elements of mythology, history and fiction.

Why similar: Dwarves 60.7% ★, Strategy 23.1%, RTS 8.4%, Indie 5.9%, 2D 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An RTS that features dwarves as a primary faction, offering a more traditional strategy experience in a fantasy setting.

Would you enjoy building CASTLES, traps and siege machines in MULTIPLAYER? And then undermine your opponents castle and collapse it with 2D PHYSICS & DESTRUCTION?

Why similar: Multiplayer 28.5%, Strategy 24%, Sandbox 21.7%, Indie 13.3%, 2D 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action-strategy game features destructible environments and building mechanics that mirror the chaotic, fast-paced nature of the seed game.

Gnomich is a clicker game where you mine resources! You can upgrade your gnome to get even more resources! You get one mineral every 3 hours. Join Discord or Telegram to participate in tournaments!

Why similar: Dwarves 45.1% ★, Mining 23% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Casual 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure game that captures a similar lighthearted, arcade-like spirit to the seed game.

It's a nice sunny day in Dingletopia and Prince Dingle Dorfen and his wise adviser Forlorn Gumpel are slurping up the gorpulsen and planning their next conquest. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when Orcs burst into the lands with rattling sabers.

Why similar: Dwarves 72.2% ★, Strategy 16%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual strategy game that focuses on building and simulation, sharing the lighthearted tone of the seed game.

Dynamic tower defence with an ever-scaling battlefield and unexpected twists!

Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, Casual 27.5%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual tower defense game that uses 2D art and simple mechanics to provide a quick, strategic experience.

Idle Adventure is a text-based, multi-player online RPG game. Even without astonishing graphics or special effects, it can offer you countless hours of enjoyment.

Why similar: Dwarves 96.5% ★, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused idle game that shares the casual, pick-up-and-play nature of the seed game.

Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of Auto Battler, Strategy, and RPG. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid party through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!

Why similar: Dwarves 95.1% ★, Strategy 3.8%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Set on Mars in an alternate Cold-War era, Super Motherload is a 1 to 4-player couch co-op digging adventure with storyline by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe, a fully voiced cast of Soviet and American characters, and a procedurally-generated world that changes each time you play.

Why similar: Mining 69.6% ★, Indie 12.4%, Casual 12.4%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style mining game that emphasizes upgrading equipment to dig deeper into dangerous, resource-rich environments.

Torins Towers is a free-to-play, action - strategy game with fast matches.

Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, RTS 21.8%, Casual 19.2%, Indie 13.8%, Multiplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A casual strategy game that focuses on tower defense and hero management, fitting the arcade-strategy niche.

Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles.

Why similar: Strategy 49.5%, RTS 20.4%, Indie 13.9%, Multiplayer 8.9%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: While not dwarf-themed, its fast-paced, arcade-strategy gameplay is very similar to the frantic management style of the seed game.

Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.

Why similar: Dwarves 59.7% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Multiplayer 5.4%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

DarkSwords combines the traditional role-playing system with innovative approach to the game process implementation, character development and social aspect. You can join the players from all parts of the world right now for free!

Why similar: Dwarves 89.6% ★, Casual 6.2%, Indie 4.2%

Gnomes is a turn-based tower defense with deep roguelike progression, set in ever-expanding, procedurally generated biomes. Build, farm and defend your village as you push deeper into goblin-infested territory. Unlock powerful upgrades and craft your environment to survive the endless goblin horde

Why similar: Dwarves 89.9% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

Why similar: Casual 36.7%, Strategy 30.7%, 2D 13%, Indie 9.5%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Crusaders of the Lost Idols is an idle game of heroic awesomeness! Create a band of fighters to fight monsters, earn gold and create strategies for the perfect formations over multiple campaigns! Upgrade your heroes, collect unique gear, and unlock new Crusaders in regular new events.

Why similar: Casual 34.7%, Strategy 29.8%, Indie 21%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 4.7%

CS2D is a free fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter. Featuring many different game modes, a built-in map editor and much more.

Why similar: 2D 25.5%, Multiplayer 23.4%, Casual 18%, Strategy 12.4%, Indie 10.8%

Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units!

Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, RTS 16.2%, Sandbox 15.7%, Casual 10.1%, Multiplayer 9%

Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!

Why similar: Strategy 45.8%, Sandbox 21.4%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Indie 9.8%, 2D 6.7%

Emporea is an oldschool fantasy strategy game, where cooperation with other players is necessary to achieve victory. Only the best alliance can win! Multiple realms available, with new ones starting every two weeks.

Why similar: Dwarves 60.2% ★, Strategy 31.2%, Indie 5.8%, Multiplayer 2.8%

Use a variety of fireworks to fend off misfortune and protect your family!

Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, Casual 26.1%, RTS 13.2%, Indie 5.6%, 2D 3.4%

Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

Why similar: Dwarves 70.7% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Multiplayer 5%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 2.2%

Dig up the Adamant Core from a procedurally generated mine, extract ores, sell them for profit, upgrade your equipment, and keep the King happy by sending him tributes before he loses his temper!

Why similar: Dwarves 73.8% ★, Mining 15.2% ★, Arcade 3.5%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 2.6%

Bronzebeard's Tavern is a goofy and playful restaurant manager sim where 1-8 players can work as a team with multiplayer co-op. Fulfill a number of different roles, serve a diverse range of customers and cook up delicious dwarven cuisine.

Why similar: Dwarves 93.9% ★, Casual 3.6%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Each step into the unknown heals you and reveals new obstacles as you guide fresh heros to glorious retirement or ignominious death. Master tactical spells, appease ancient gods and get rich through taxidermy in this award-winning quick-play puzzle-roguelike.

Why similar: Dwarves 78.7% ★, Casual 11.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%, 2D 3%, Top-Down 2.3%

Gather resources, craft weapons, and build a castle. Then defend your castle against monsters who will try to siege, sap, and smash their way in. All in a procedurally generated 3D block world that allows for extensive crafting and total construction and destruction of the terrain.

Why similar: Dwarves 94.4% ★, Strategy 3.4%, Indie 1.2%, Sandbox 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%

A classic arcade mining game where you dig for gold, collect treasure, dodge hazards, and upgrade your gear across multiple modes and levels.

Why similar: Mining 45.3% ★, Strategy 22%, Arcade 12.7%, Casual 8.7%, Indie 5.3%

Crush your friends in combat by embodying these adorable yet Gnaughty Gnomes! Throw everything you find along the way, choose cards to upgrade your build, change the rules of the game... whatever it takes to win.

Why similar: Dwarves 90.3% ★, Casual 6.7%, Multiplayer 2.4%, Indie 0.6%

Multiplayer in Minesweeper? Yes! Play with your friends or random party in classic Minesweeper or try crazy challenging modes! Fun and hard simultaneously!

Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, Casual 22%, Indie 15.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Singleplayer 5%

Dwarves & Dungeons is a game that combines the three-match gameplay with roguelike elements. Move on the game board, earn gold coins, acquire weapons, and engage in battles against unique monsters. Brave the dungeons and take on extreme challenges!

Why similar: Strategy 62%, Casual 23.3%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 6.1%

The Kingdom of Fairbridge is under attack by Goblins, Orcs and Trolls. Use your towers weapons and command your warriors to push the invading Goblins lead troops out of the kingdom. Take the battle from the castle walls to the mountains, caves and desert valleys that surround the kingdom.

Why similar: Dwarves 96.9% ★, Casual 3.1%

Idling to Rule the Gods is a free to play Idle-Game with a lot of content and some Minigames. Depending on your play-style, you can play it fast or slow. Either way it can be fun for hundreds of hours!

Why similar: Strategy 48.1%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 17.2%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 6.4%

The most addicting tower defense game, packed with monsters and tough defenders, all of which fit perfectly into the cartoonish environment. Prehistory is a prologue for the main story Age of Defense.

Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, Casual 19.5%, Indie 11.7%, 2D 9.5%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Build a colony of ruthless capitalist Dwarves in a strange fantasy land.

Why similar: Dwarves 94.9% ★, Strategy 3.9%, Indie 1.2%

Constant fun and excitement! Bloody fighting from the start. Epic battles within 5 seconds!

Why similar: Strategy 59.4%, Casual 23.5%, Indie 17.1%

Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.

Why similar: Strategy 52.9%, RTS 17%, Casual 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Indie 4.7%

Mining Wizards is an incremental mining game. Mine minerals, gather materials, upgrade a massive skill tree, level up, unlock talents, discover artifacts, and attract artifact visitors!

Why similar: Mining 46.3% ★, Strategy 30.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Casual 9.4%

A unique blend of base- and deckbuilding wrapped in a medieval fantasy universe and humorous plot. Build and defend your towers using magical cards. Win artifacts to obtain immense power. Complete challenges, adapt to RNG and conditions of five worlds to become a master wizard!

Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Casual 18.9%, Indie 15.2%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 5.6%

🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!

Why similar: Strategy 49.3%, Casual 20.5%, RTS 19.9%, Top-Down 5.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%