Dwarf Fortress: Beginner tips to build a thriving colony

Dwarf Fortress is one of the most complex games out there, so we’ll give you some tips on how to get a solid start.

Dwarf Fortress is now out on Steam and this new paid version is already proving to be a smash hit over the free version. A complex game that was lovingly crafted, this game simulates thousands of personalities for the people, creatures, and inanimate objects that inhabit this world, all of whom have a rich history and lore for you to discover.

It’s the predecessor of Rimworld in many ways, not least because any number of wild and random things could happen for seemingly no reason at any time. You could be infiltrated by vampires, or rampaged by crocodiles, or everyone in your colony could fall into a 2-inch deep puddle and drown in it. You know, dwarf stuff.

This is the kind of game where you’re supposed to learn by failing over and over again, so you’re not expected to build something thriving on your first go. However, we’ve put together these tips for beginners, so you can head into the game with some idea of what’s going on.

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