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Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress

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

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

1.0M

Total Reviews

29.0K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$10,976,848

Overview

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

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

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

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

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 29.0K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 1.0M
Current price (USD) $29.99
Gross Revenue $30,461,893

Deductions Applied

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

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 27.5K (95%)
Negative Reviews 1.5K (5%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 29.0K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 95%

Game Details

Full Name

Dwarf Fortress

Steam App ID

975370

Type

Game

Developers

Bay 12 Games

Publishers

Kitfox Games

Release Date

Dec 6, 2022

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Age Ratings

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