Games Like We Are The Dwarves

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: Dwarves 96% ★, Survival 1.7%, Exploration 1.6%, Action 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the sci-fi dwarf aesthetic while offering intense, team-based tactical action in procedurally generated environments.

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: Fantasy 46%, Open World 22.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the core thematic focus on dwarven lore and utilizes a real-time tactical combat system that feels very similar to the seed game.

In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles.Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.

Why similar: Dwarves 84% ★, Fantasy 9.5%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar real-time-with-pause tactical combat system that requires precise coordination of a party to overcome overwhelming odds.

An epic action-adventure with tower defense combat! Dungeon crawl through a ruined kingdom, fending off hordes with turrets and traps! Punch them into pits! Pull them into spinblades! Zap and burn them!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.3%, Action RPG 21.1%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Action-Adventure 14%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines tower defense mechanics with tactical dungeon crawling, focusing on the dwarven theme and strategic positioning.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 57.2%, RTS 22.8%, Indie 7.6%, Action 4%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the same high-stakes, squad-based tactical gameplay where managing individual character abilities is essential for survival.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 74.1%, RTS 8.3%, Top-Down 4.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Survival 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: The game offers deep tactical squad control and challenging stealth-action gameplay that mirrors the strategic depth found in the seed game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Why similar: Multiplayer 38%, Fantasy 37.8%, Adventure 16.7%, Singleplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, party-based tactical experience with rich fantasy world-building and the ability to play as a dwarf.

A survival crafting adventure set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth. Lead the Dwarves to reclaim Moria - mine, build, and battle through procedurally generated depths alone or with up to 8 players in co-op. It is time to return to Moria!

Why similar: Dwarves 72.6% ★, Survival 6.3%, Open World 4.9%, Exploration 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the exploration and survival aspects of dwarven life within vast, dangerous underground environments.

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: Dwarves 74.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 7.1%, Action RPG 5.4%, Top-Down 3.7%, Fantasy 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike focused on the mining and exploration aspects of dwarven life, emphasizing the danger of deep-earth traversal.

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 96.2% ★, Action-Adventure 1.1%, Adventure 0.9%, Action 0.8%, Fantasy 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that captures the spirit of dwarven exploration and combat in a more accessible format.

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: Open World 100%

Why You'll Like It: This squad-based tactical RPG offers a gritty, sci-fi-adjacent setting with complex combat encounters that reward careful planning.

Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.

Why similar: Dwarves 74.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Fantasy 4.1%, 3D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling RPG that focuses on the classic dwarven experience of fighting through dangerous subterranean depths.

Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.

Why similar: Dwarves 70.9% ★, Action RPG 9.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Action-Adventure 4.4%, Fantasy 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into the hack-and-slash combat style while maintaining the core dwarven theme.

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Open World 23.1%, RTS 21.3%, Top-Down 14.2%, Indie 12.2%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical game set in a cyberpunk world that requires managing multiple characters with distinct roles and abilities.

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 83.3% ★, Open World 5.3%, Survival 4.8%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the construction and management aspects of a dwarven colony, providing a different perspective on the race.

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 53.2%, Fantasy 25.6%, Exploration 21.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers highly tactical, turn-based party combat that rewards creative use of character skills and environmental interactions.

MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 43.2%, Dungeon Crawler 39.3%, Indie 11.8%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep, tactical squad management in a sci-fi setting, emphasizing the importance of positioning and ability cooldowns.

Wreak vengeance and retake lost mines from goblins, orcs, skeletons, and demons in this small-scale tactical roguelite RPG. Build the perfect expedition team and turn the underworld red with each challenging, fast-paced run.

Why similar: Dwarves 72.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Top-Down 4.2%, Fantasy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based RPG that emphasizes the strategic management of a dwarven party in a roguelite structure.

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 95.8% ★, Indie 2.7%, Adventure 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that captures the essence of managing a dwarven expedition into dangerous, monster-filled mines.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 91.2%, Singleplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, sci-fi stealth game where managing your small team's resources and abilities is critical to completing difficult missions.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 58.5%, Fantasy 18.3%, Indie 10.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, party-based tactical experience with a strong emphasis on narrative and difficult decision-making.

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 96.4% ★, Indie 1.4%, Survival 1.2%, Fantasy 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation and strategy game that allows you to manage a dwarven civilization and build impressive underground structures.

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: Dwarves 88.3% ★, Exploration 3.6%, Fantasy 3.3%, Action-Adventure 2.6%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented mining game that captures the fast-paced, destructive fun of being a dwarf in a dangerous environment.

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 59.5%, Top-Down 32.2%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for squad-based tactical combat in a sci-fi setting, requiring careful management of your team's survival.

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

Why similar: Dwarves 96.9% ★, Fantasy 2%, Adventure 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 96.6% ★, Fantasy 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that focuses on the management and expansion of a dwarven kingdom within a fantasy setting.

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 98.2% ★, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game centered on building and defending a dwarven tower against waves of enemies.

UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

Why similar: Open World 46.2%, Indie 24%, Exploration 12.7%, Singleplayer 9.4%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric, tactical RPG set in a dangerous underground world that rewards careful character builds and strategic combat.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: Fantasy 37%, Open World 26.3%, Adventure 22.6%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex, party-based tactical combat system set in a unique fantasy world where choices have significant consequences.

MASSIVE CHALICE is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the nation, you'll take command of its heroes, forge heroic marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a 300 year war.

Why similar: Fantasy 58.2%, Indie 31.6%, Singleplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game with a fantasy setting that focuses on managing a lineage of heroes across generations.

Embark on an explorative RPG hack-and-slash adventure where you attempt to re-establish a haven for the lost dwarven civilization. Journey across varied lands, help those in need, gather resources and fight off goblins and monsters as you slowly rebuild a home for your people.

Why similar: Dwarves 67.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Action RPG 8.9%, Fantasy 4.6%, Exploration 3.8%

Pilot a dwarven mech and fly a dragon as you build and defend outposts across a shattered magical realm. Craft, explore, and survive the dangers of floating islands corrupted by the Taint in this action-packed survival RPG with base-building and co-op.

Why similar: Dwarves 72.5% ★, Action RPG 9.4%, Open World 7.7%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, 3D 2.7%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Dwarves 59% ★, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action RPG 8.2%, Fantasy 6.2%, Action 5.7%

Lead a fearless horde of Viking dwarves, strengthen them with legendary equipment, conquer unknown lands, and witness the colossal destruction they leave behind. How far will you be able to take your warriors? The journey to glory begins now!

Why similar: Dwarves 91.6% ★, Fantasy 5.8%, Action 2.6%

The Dwarf Run is an old-fashioned RPG featuring turn-based combat, elements of point-n-click adventure and intriguing story line.

Why similar: Dwarves 94.6% ★, Indie 2.3%, Adventure 1.7%, Fantasy 1.4%

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Indie 64.2%, Multiplayer 35.8%

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: Dwarves 96.7% ★, Top-Down 2.2%, Action 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Orebound is a dwarven themed factory automation game. Play alone or with friends as you build, mine, craft and explore a voxel generated world! Build your fortress, expand your factory, fight off creatures who dwell beneath the mountains and embark on a journey of greatness.

Why similar: Dwarves 71.6% ★, Open World 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.1%, Exploration 4.8%

Begin your apprenticeship as Dwerve! Tinker with a couple of the turrets! Meet your companions! Learn the basic strategies and tactics of turret-based combat. Hone your tower-defense dungeon-crawling skills so you're ready for the full game!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.3%, Action RPG 20.6%, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Fantasy 7.9%

A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43%, Turn-Based Strategy 36.5%, Fantasy 13.4%, Indie 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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: Dwarves 96.1% ★, Indie 3.9%

Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.

Why similar: RTS 38.5%, Real Time Tactics 30.1%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 6%

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

Why similar: Dwarves 60% ★, RTS 28%, Indie 6.9%, Adventure 5.1%

Step into the arena with IDUN: Prologue, a thrilling slice of our full-length defense RTS where real-time strategy meets rogue-lite chaos. Fight your way through unique mission objectives with overwhelming swarms of enemies.

Why similar: RTS 33.5%, Real Time Tactics 22.5%, Top-Down 15.4%, Survival 13.5%, 3D 7.9%

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: Dungeon Crawler 34.8%, Fantasy 25.1%, Stylized 14.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 8.1%

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE is a 1-4 player co-op FPS action roguelite featuring sci-fi dwarves, alien horrors and procedurally-generated caves. Join the elite dwarven Reclaimers and fight through perilous mining facilities infested with deadly Corespawn. For Rock and Stone!

Why similar: Dwarves 88.1% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%, Exploration 4%, Action 2.3%

Onwards to revolution in this challenging deck-building roguelite. Free your gnome comrades, assemble your squad, mind wieners (supplies), slay the slavers, and take down the fiercest of them all – Snow White! FREEDOM TO GNOMES!

Why similar: Dwarves 88.9% ★, Fantasy 6%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Pilot your trusty orange vessel in this quirky sci-fi strategy game that cleverly mixes turn-based and real-time gameplay. Your mission: fix space-time and recover all the scientists lost in the aftermath of the Universe's Greatest Science Experiment.

Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 28.6%, RTS 22.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Skilltree Saga is the first Rogue-like RPG set in Aventuria - the world of The Dark Eye. Choose to play as human, elf or dwarf and battle randomly generated opponents in over 100 stages, developing a set of magical, enhanceable skills.

Why similar: Dwarves 64.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Fantasy 6.8%, Indie 6.7%, Adventure 5.7%

Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 46.9%, RTS 26.2%, Action 9%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%

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: Dwarves 91.5% ★, Indie 3%, RTS 2.6%, Multiplayer 1.3%, Top-Down 0.9%

A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 54.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Fantasy 13.7%, Indie 6.3%, Adventure 5.9%

A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.4%, Open World 25.8%, Exploration 19.9%, Adventure 5.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.

Why similar: RTS 39.2%, Real Time Tactics 32.7%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Fantasy 10.1%, Action 4.8%

Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

Why similar: RTS 24%, Real Time Tactics 18.7%, Open World 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Exploration 9.2%

Pixel Privateers is a Squad Based Tactical RPG “Loot ‘Em Up” that will send your team of mercenaries through a mysterious wormhole on a quest to gather technology for your employer. An entire galaxy awaits - full of worlds to explore, factions to encounter, and epic gear to collect!

Why similar: Indie 35.9%, Adventure 24.5%, Action 23.8%, Multiplayer 15.8%

Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense adventure: explore alien planets, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off waves of enemies, solo or in 4-player co-op. 🚀

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 32.3%, RTS 27.1%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Survival 14.3%, Exploration 8.4%

The Adventurers is a turn-based tactical RPG where every decision shapes your legacy. Lead your party of heroes in an open world filled with random events that affect your story. Survive a high fantasy landscape where your epic saga is waiting to be written.

Why similar: Open World 38.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 38.2%, Fantasy 23.4%