Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress

AppID: 975370
Bay 12 Games
Kitfox Games
Dec 6, 2022

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

1.0M

Total Reviews

29.0K

Net Revenue

$10,976,848

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$30,461,893
Regional Pricing (15%)-$4,569,284
Discounts (25%)-$6,473,152
Est. Refunds (5%)-$970,973
Steam Fee (30%)-$5,534,545
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,937,091
Net Revenue (Est.)$10,976,848

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Dwarf Fortress generated?

Since its release, Dwarf Fortress is estimated to have generated approximately $30,461,893 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $10,976,848.

How many copies has Dwarf Fortress sold?

We estimate Dwarf Fortress has sold approximately 1.0M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $30,461,893 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Dwarf Fortress use?

Dwarf Fortress was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Dwarf Fortress?

The estimated development cost for Dwarf Fortress was around Minimal (primarily living expenses) to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Dwarf Fortress?

The development team size for Dwarf Fortress varied throughout development:

  • 2 developers - 2002-2022
  • 3 developers - 2022-present

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
95% Positive 5% Negative

Positive

27.5K

Negative

1.5K

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Genres

IndieSimulationStrategy

Production Cost

Initial Development (2002-2006)

Minimal (primarily living expenses)

Full Development Period (2002-2022)

Unknown (self-funded through donations)

Steam Version Development (2019-2022)

Unknown (partially funded by Kitfox Games partnership)

Team Size

2002-2022

2 developers

2022-present

3 developers

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025