- #1 OREBLAZE
97% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Ludiminal Games
Windows · Linux
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: Dwarf 43.4% ★, Mining 25.3% ★, Underground 15.8% ★, Procedural Generation 4.9%, Arcade 4.1%
- #2 BORE BLASTERS
96% matchVery Positive81% of 735 reviews2024
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below.
Why similar: Dwarf 57.5% ★, Mining 19.6% ★, Underground 8.5% ★, Procedural Generation 4.3%, Arcade 3.4%
- #3 Below the Stone
96% matchVery Positive85% of 433 reviews2023
Dev: StrollartPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Below the Stone is an extraction roguelike about dwarves on the quest for the deepest depths. A place where each and every descent will lead to new adventures -- and where only the most determined dwarves with many lost lives will be rewarded by the hidden world lying below the stone.
Why similar: Dwarf 53.3% ★, Mining 19.9% ★, Underground 12.6% ★, Procedural Generation 4.3%, Resource Management 4.2%
- #4 Dig Deeper
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: IamChris
Windows
Mine, upgrade, and Dig Deeper. A first-person idle-like progression game where you carve through rock, collect ore, and become an unstoppable dwarven force.
Why similar: Dwarf 54% ★, Mining 24.9% ★, Underground 16.2% ★, Casual 2.8%, Exploration 1.8%
- #5 Dwarfs - F2P
95% matchVery Positive86% of 1,692 reviews2012
Dev: Power of 2Pub: Tripwire Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dwarfs!? is an addictive, fast paced arcade-like experience, with plenty of difficulty levels and game modes, in the tradition of great games such as “Lemmings” and “Dwarf Fortress”.
Why similar: Dwarf 74.9% ★, Mining 15.2% ★, Casual 4.6%, Arcade 3.9%, 2D 0.8%
- #6 DRILL RIDER
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ryan Forrester
Windows
Dive deep in DRILL RIDER, an incremental underground adventure. Plunge into the planet with your giant drill, blast ore and gems with your laser, upgrade your gear, and discover new biomes with even more riches.
Why similar: Mining 32% ★, Dwarf 21.2% ★, Underground 16.2% ★, Management 6.9%, Arcade 6.8%
- #7 Dig Dig Boom
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SteinMakesGames
Windows · Linux
Dig, die, repeat - Dig Dig Boom is a strategic mining roguelike where time only moves when you do. Explore caves, unearth treasures, outsmart monsters and try not to blow yourself up on the way to uncover the true nature of mysterious earthquakes.
Why similar: Dwarf 39.8% ★, Mining 24.8% ★, Underground 16.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 8%, Procedural Generation 4.7%
- #8 Dwarf Journey
92% matchVery Positive93% of 364 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Dwarf 94.3% ★, Mining 2.8% ★, Procedural Generation 0.9%, Pixel Graphics 0.9%, Action 0.7%
- #9 Lord of Dwarves
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Stellar Sage Games
Windows · Linux
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: Dwarf 87% ★, Colony Sim 4.1% ★, Management 3.5%, Procedural Generation 2.6%, Resource Management 2.5%
- #10 Dwarf Eats Mountain
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Wizard
Windows · Linux
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: Dwarf 46.3% ★, Mining 27.2% ★, Management 7.3%, Resource Management 6.7%, Arcade 3.6%
- #11 Dwarfs!?
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,068 reviews2011
Dev: Power of 2Pub: Tripwire Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: Dwarf 48% ★, Mining 22.8% ★, Colony Sim 10.1% ★, Management 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 4%
- #12 Dwarf Tavern
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: simulinatiPub: simulinati games
Windows
Manage an underground tavern tucked away in a side alley of an ancient dwarven mining city, where rough but jovial miners gather to fill bellies and lift their voices, mugs, and sometimes their fists.
Why similar: Dwarf 57.1% ★, Mining 23.6% ★, Management 10.9%, Casual 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 1.3%
- #13 DwarfCorp
90% matchMixed53% of 175 reviews2019
Dev: Completely Fair Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build a colony of ruthless capitalist Dwarves in a strange fantasy land.
Why similar: Dwarf 93.9% ★, Colony Sim 6.1% ★
- #14 Dwarf Defense
88% matchMixed66% of 41 reviews2024
Dev: Heavy Safe Studios
Windows
Dwarf Defense! An RTS Tower Defense game where you play as a dwarf trying to defend a brewery from thirsty invaders by using magical towers and spells.
Why similar: Dwarf 99.1% ★, Action 0.9%
- #15 Dwarves Mining Idle
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Litty GamesPub: Solistic Studios
Windows
Starting with a lonely Dwarf, endlessly mine to gather materials and use them to progress farther. Have more Dwarves join in, craft resources, face enemies and more! The mines of the idle Dwarves await you!
Why similar: Dwarf 47.5% ★, Mining 27.1% ★, Management 9.6%, Casual 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #16 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
83% matchVery Positive87% of 46,522 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
Why similar: Dwarf 93.2% ★, Procedural Generation 3.2%, Arcade 2.7%, Action 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #17 Dungeon Marathon
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: Retro Army LimitedPub: paulstephendavis
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Dungeon Marathon is a new style of game where you must run through Dungeons, no fighting allowed!
Why similar: Dwarf 97.3% ★, Action 2.7%
- #18 The Dwarves
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,072 reviews2016
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A few heroes are facing hundreds of foes – are you even able to lead the coolest fantasy people to victory against the dark hordes? Explore a vast world, fight tactical real-time battles, and experience the fantastic story based on the bestseller "The Dwarves".
Why similar: Dwarf 99.7% ★, Action 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #19 Gem Miner TD
82% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: iFeral Games
Windows
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: Dwarf 47.4% ★, Mining 27.7% ★, Underground 13.7% ★, Management 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4%
- #20 300 Dwarves
85% matchMixed53% of 78 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex MundiPub: Viva Media, Inc
Windows · Mac
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: Dwarf 94.9% ★, Casual 5.1%
- #21 Beard & Axe
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Dwarfaparte
Windows
A top-down, action adventure rogue-lite. Each quest requires an oath, and bringing back one less flagon of ale than you promised brings dire consequence!
Why similar: Dwarf 94.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 2.3%, Action 2.1%, 2D 0.8%
- #22 Hold The Mine
79% matchVery Positive85% of 254 reviews2026
Dev: Hookaria GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Explore and defend your mine against waves of monsters in this innovative roguelike survival game! Collect and manage your resources, discover buildings with unique effects and unleash mighty heroes to hold monsters out of the mine until the sun rises.
Why similar: Dwarf 57.5% ★, Mining 35.1% ★, Resource Management 4%, Exploration 1.8%, 2D 1.1%
- #23 Delve Deeper
84% matchMixed61% of 420 reviews2010
Dev: Lunar GiantPub: Lunar Giant Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Dwarf 87.2% ★, Mining 12.8% ★
- #24 Boozy Dwarf
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mizar Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic fantasy RPG about dwarves Non-linear storyline Sandbox Around 40 hours of gameplay
Why similar: Dwarf 100% ★
- #25 The Dwarf Run
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: Alexander Mirdzveli
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Dwarf Run is an old-fashioned RPG featuring turn-based combat, elements of point-n-click adventure and intriguing story line.
Why similar: Dwarf 100% ★
- #26 Battle Axe
81% matchMixed60% of 149 reviews2021
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Numskull Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
A classic arcade hack and slash brought to life with stunning pixel art and a heroic soundtrack. Choose your champion and battle through waves of enemies to stop a dark sorceress from plunging Mercia into eternal darkness.
Why similar: Dwarf 79.7% ★, Arcade 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Action 3.1%, Exploration 2.6%
- #27 Bronzebeard's Tavern
78% matchVery Positive94% of 6,720 reviews2023
Dev: The Mermaid MenZ
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Dwarf 78.5% ★, Time Management 11.1%, Management 6%, Casual 4.4%
- #28 Deep Rock Galactic
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 372,881 reviews2020
Dev: Ghost Ship GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 75.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!
Why similar: Dwarf 94.4% ★, Procedural Generation 3.8%, Exploration 1.2%, Action 0.6%
- #29 Undholm
81% matchMixed65% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Pixelmeal Games, LLC
Windows
A dwarfish colony sim set in a fantasy world. Inspired by Rimworld and Banished. Dig deep to uncover riches and challenges, recruit dwarves to produce goods, and trade with other settlements (or raid them) to help your colony succeed.
Why similar: Dwarf 100% ★
- #30 Digs Mini Icy
77% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Catchy
Windows · Mac
Digs Mini Icy is a mini adventure starring Warf. It incorporates mechanics similar to old classics like Sokoban, but with uniquely designed puzzles and added features. Warf is stuck in an icy mountain and must find his way while collecting gems and overcoming various obstacles
Why similar: Dwarf 54.3% ★, Mining 23.4% ★, Grid-Based Movement 7.5%, Cute 4.9%, Arcade 4.5%
- #31 Dwarf Tower
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 281 reviews2014
Dev: iosoftware
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Dwarf 100% ★
- #32 Flamebreak
77% matchVery Positive94% of 527 reviews2015
Dev: Nimbly Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Flamebreak is a roguelite action RPG featuring a unique blend of twinstick meets MOBA arena combat. Each procedurally generated run presents new challenges while your randomized hero's race, weapon, and skills inspire new playstyles and character builds.
Why similar: Dwarf 92.2% ★, Procedural Generation 6%, Action 1.9%
- #33 Orebiters
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Explorer Tales
Windows · Linux
Become an independent miner in worlds full of monsters and dangers that keep living even when you're not around. Dig deeper, gather resources, upgrade your machine, and build a crew. Shape living worlds that react to your every move. Each expedition brings different conditions, threats, and outcomes
Why similar: Mining 45.3% ★, Underground 24.8% ★, Grid-Based Movement 9.8%, Procedural Generation 5.9%, Resource Management 5.3%
- #34 Cave Miner
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kuzey Can
Windows
Cave Miner is a short roguelite mining adventure. As a dwarf miner, dig through stones, collect valuable ores, and explore the depths of a mysterious cave.
Why similar: Mining 38.5% ★, Dwarf 15.7% ★, Underground 15.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 10.1%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #35 Dwarf Shop
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: Potion Junkies
Windows
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: Dwarf 58.1% ★, Mining 21.6% ★, Management 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, Casual 2.5%
- #36 Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith
72% matchVery Positive81% of 449 reviews2025
Dev: Compact Core GamesPub: GameDev.ist
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Forge your destiny and craft legends. Medieval Crafter: Blacksmith is your journey into the heart of craftsmanship. Dive into the enchanting world of a blacksmith, mine ores, create legendary weapons, arm heroes and send them on quests for loot and profit. The forge awaits!
Why similar: Dwarf 46.1% ★, Mining 25.8% ★, Management 10.6%, Time Management 10.2%, Resource Management 6.6%
- #37 Miner's Nook
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: 三百兩Pub: leveluppublisher
Windows
"Miner's Nook" is a strategic idle game blending probability management. Start by clicking, then recruit miners to automate. Use the unique "Destiny Panel" to adjust event odds. Don't leave it to fate—control your luck and build your mining empire.
Why similar: Mining 48.9% ★, Underground 36.2% ★, Casual 11.3%, 2D 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #38 Dwarf Block
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Perfoon
Windows
First-person dwarf colony simulator! Gather resources, upgrade the fortress, hire dwarves and defend the colony!
Why similar: Dwarf 81.2% ★, Colony Sim 18.8% ★
- #39 Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate
76% matchVery Positive87% of 393 reviews2008
Dev: NivalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion. Discover uncharted territories and experience new ways of playing Heroes of Might & Magic V. Introducing a brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk the deepest mountains and most hostile regions of...
Why similar: Dwarf 100% ★
- #40 DWARF MINER
72% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Mikołaj Kokott
Windows · Mac · Linux
DWARF MINER A 2D mining adventure where you play as a dwarf digging deep to recover an ancient scroll. Face enemies, upgrade your tools, and uncover hidden treasures. The game saves progress, but the journey gets tougher with each update. Can you survive the depths and uncover all secrets?
Why similar: Dwarf 50.8% ★, Mining 29.4% ★, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5%, 2D 2.2%
- #41 Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Floodgate CrewPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Blacksmith: Ignite the Forge is a mix of a simulator, strategy, and auto-battler. Become a master smith, craft various weapons, and enhance them with magical runes. Equip a team of adventurers with your hand-made tools, send them on missions, gather loot to upgrade your forge, and save the land!
Why similar: Dwarf 79.4% ★, Arcade 8.1%, Casual 5.9%, Resource Management 4.3%, 2D 1.9%
- #42 IRONBORNE
71% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Tres Interactive
Windows
IRONBORNE: A mining roguelike bullet hell shoot 'em up. MINE. UPGRADE. FIGHT. Do you have what it takes to reach the bottom?
Why similar: Dwarf 41.6% ★, Mining 29.6% ★, Underground 17.3% ★, Procedural Generation 6%, Casual 3.4%
- #43 Core Miners
71% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Trotter Studio
Windows
A pixel-style mining game with easy AFK gameplay and continuous progression!
Why similar: Mining 55.2% ★, Underground 22% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Casual 8.7%, 2D 3%
- #44 Dwarven Brawl Bros
74% matchPositive82% of 45 reviews2015
Dev: Dwarves Might Fly
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Dwarven Brawl Bros is a local 2 to 6 player 2D fighting (brawling) game with a retroish feel. Play as a dwarf and kill your bros! Fast-paced brawling in all-vs-all and team settings with 31 weapons, 38 stages, 26 game modes!
Why similar: Dwarf 95.2% ★, Casual 3.3%, Action 1.5%
- #45 Dwarf Brew Master
69% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: UralIgroStroy
Windows
In arcade simulator of beer brewing you will deal with the wishes of elves who have never tried beer! Brew from the ingredients, understand what elves need, remember who is who to reach the goal! Accustom all the elves to beer!
Why similar: Dwarf 64% ★, Management 14.4%, Resource Management 10.1%, Arcade 10.1%, 2D 1.1%
- #46 Dwarf Digger
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Corpix Games
Windows
Dig, discover, and survive! In Dwarf Digger, you build your own underground empire, unearth precious treasures, battle hidden dangers, and trade with fellow dwarves. Will you carve your legend deep beneath the earth?
Why similar: Dwarf 52.1% ★, Mining 30.5% ★, Management 7.3%, Procedural Generation 3.8%, Casual 3.7%
- #47 Dworf's Forbidden Gold
69% matchMixed58% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Hadamant
Windows
Help the Dworfs obtain all the Forbidden Gold to Build a Rocket Ship to Outer Space! Click the Rock, Obtain Resources, Build a Village, Gain More Dworfs!
Why similar: Dwarf 51.3% ★, Mining 33.6% ★, Resource Management 4.6%, Casual 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
- #48 Dwarf Looter
70% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Delve into procedural underground, wielding quirky weapons and bizarre hats. Conquer rats, goblins, and demon lords, all while amassing treasures - but your limited inventory space WILL leads to tough choices. Beware your growing greed in this humor-infused fantasy roguelike challenge!
Why similar: Dwarf 62.4% ★, Underground 19.8% ★, Management 9.2%, Procedural Generation 6.4%, Exploration 2.2%
- #49 Land of Arxox
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Advent RPG
Windows
Explore the 8-Biomes of Arxox. Live the life of a Dwarf, Elf, or Human folk hero. Hunt. Fish. Master spell runes of the ancients and defeat a powerful Arch Villain.
Why similar: Dwarf 100% ★
- #50 Bravada
73% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2014
Dev: Interbellum team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
You play a young beardless dwarf who dreams about adventures and heroic deeds. Usually dwarves have beards, but for some mystical reasons beard of our hero is not grows. So he decide to make a journey with his friend the bat to solve this problem. During the game you control a group of units each with its own specialties and features.
Why similar: Dwarf 100% ★
- #51 DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,029 reviews2023
Dev: The DFHack Team
Windows · Linux
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.
Why similar: Dwarf 72.2% ★, Colony Sim 10.1% ★, Management 5.9%, Procedural Generation 4.9%, Resource Management 4.1%
- #52 Coal LLC
66% matchVery Positive92% of 944 reviews2025
Dev: Bye Bye Ocean
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fill your quota or die. Mine increasingly absurd amounts of coal using some dubious, but effective, mining techniques. Or relax and mine at your own pace in peaceful mode.
Why similar: Mining 34.7% ★, Underground 19% ★, Management 15.3%, Time Management 10.6%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #53 King of the Dwarves: Underground City Builder
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tag of JoyPub: Games Operators
Windows
Build an epic kingdom inside a mountain in this underground city builder. Mine and build in a vast procedurally generated 3D world. Gather resources, research technology, train warriors and engineers, forge weapons, fight monsters and manage hundreds of units. Become the King of the Dwarves!
Why similar: Dwarf 39.4% ★, Mining 18.2% ★, Underground 15.7% ★, Colony Sim 11% ★, Management 8.3%
- #54 Deepstone Rift
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Northend Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Dwarf 59.2% ★, Mining 25.5% ★, Casual 6.2%, Management 5.8%, Action 2.2%
- #55 Digs TD
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Catchy
Windows · Mac
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: Dwarf 55.2% ★, Mining 28.5% ★, Grid-Based Movement 7.3%, Procedural Generation 6.2%, Exploration 2.1%
- #56 Collect All These Stones! (CATS)
65% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Well Dumb Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cozy Optimization Speedrun-based Idler
Why similar: Mining 34.7% ★, Management 14.1%, Underground 13.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.7%, Resource Management 9.3%
- #57 Cavescape
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GargantuaGames
Windows
Cavescape is a 1–4 player bullet hell dungeon crawler: escape a random prison cave with a physics-based grappling hook. Fight, combine weapons and perks, and master crazy combos to survive and escape!
Why similar: Dwarf 60.5% ★, Mining 20.4% ★, Procedural Generation 6.9%, Action 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 3%
- #58 Dwarf Fortress
65% matchVery Positive95% of 30,806 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Dwarf 67.4% ★, Management 14.4%, Colony Sim 14.2% ★, Procedural Generation 1.8%, Resource Management 1.7%
- #59 They Dug Too Deep
68% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Mischief & Mayhem Studios
Windows
Turn-based Dwarven Roguelike. Can you deal with the swarms the dwarves unleashed since They Dug Too Deep?
Why similar: Dwarf 58.4% ★, Mining 22% ★, Grid-Based Movement 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Action 1.7%