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24 Games with a fantasy setting like Dwarfs!? that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dwarfs!? down to the 24 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Rise to Ruins, Kingdom: Classic and Craft The World top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dwarfs!?.

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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2011Dev Power of 2
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Dwarfs!? is Rise to Ruins — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Kingdom: Classic and Craft The World follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Dwarfs!?

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dwarfs!?. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Rise to Ruins

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Rise to Ruins
Closest overall match
StrategyTower Defense
SoloSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagementPixel Art2D
Year 2019Dev Raymond Doerr · SixtyGig GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Dwarfs!? does: a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on base building and pixel art. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is roguelike runs and an early-access release.

Released 8 years after Dwarfs!?.

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Kingdom: Classic

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Kingdom: Classic
Closest on tone
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualNarrativeProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2DPixel ArtFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn Linux · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Dwarfs!? is a casual, approachable feel, procedural generation and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and base building. Where the two diverge is setting and world: historical setting.

Released 4 years after Dwarfs!?.

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Craft The World

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Craft The World
Closest on world
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralFantasyBase BuildingManagement2D
Year 2014Dev Dekovir EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Same family as Dwarfs!?: a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and base building. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: punishing difficulty and a medieval setting.

Released 3 years after Dwarfs!?.

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Kingdom: New Lands

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Kingdom: New Lands
StrategyTower Defense
SoloNarrativeProceduralOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingPixel Art2D
Year 2016Dev Licorice · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Dwarfs!? and shares strong narrative focus, procedural generation and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and base building. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and a medieval setting.

Released 5 years after Dwarfs!?.

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Stronghold

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Stronghold
StrategyTower Defense
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D
Year 2001Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC · Mac

The genre is the same as Dwarfs!?’s, and with it strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and fantasy world. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a medieval setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Dwarfs!? by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Stronghold HD (2012)

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Stronghold HD (2012)
StrategyTower Defense
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D
Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Dwarfs!? and shares strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and base building. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a medieval setting and multiplayer gameplay.

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Thronefall

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Thronefall
StrategyTower Defense
SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricTactical
Year 2023Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as Dwarfs!? and shares fantasy world, single-player focus and base building. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a medieval setting and 3D presentation.

Released 12 years after Dwarfs!?.

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Stronghold Crusader

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Stronghold Crusader
StrategyTower Defense
SoloSandbox WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric2D
Year 2002Dev Firefly Studios · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Dwarfs!?, and so does a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and base building. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Dwarfs!? by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Kingdom Two Crowns

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Kingdom Two Crowns
StrategyTower Defense
SoloNarrativeFantasyBase Building2DPixel Art
Year 2018Dev Noio · Raw FuryOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Same family as Dwarfs!?: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to pixel art and base building. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: a medieval setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 7 years after Dwarfs!?.

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
StrategyTower Defense
SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyIsometric2DPixel Art
Year 2013Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

Its point of contact with Dwarfs!? is strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: a cartoon aesthetic.

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Zombie Pirates

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Zombie Pirates
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualFantasyIsometricDark
Year 2010Dev Dust Devil Studios · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Same family as Dwarfs!?: a casual, approachable feel, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Go Home Dinosaurs!

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Go Home Dinosaurs!
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualFantasyIsometricCozy
Year 2013Dev Fire Hose GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS

Same family as Dwarfs!?: a casual, approachable feel, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and historical setting.

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GemCraft - Chasing Shadows

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GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
StrategyTower Defense
SoloFantasyTop-DownMelee
Year 2015Dev Game in a Bottle · Armor GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

It meets Dwarfs!? on fantasy world, single-player focus and a top-down view. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is melee combat.

Released 4 years after Dwarfs!?.

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Prime World: Defenders

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Prime World: Defenders
StrategyTower Defense
SoloCasualFantasyTactical
Year 2013Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

Held in common with Dwarfs!?: a casual, approachable feel, fantasy world and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and tactical combat.

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Anomaly: Warzone Earth

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Anomaly: Warzone Earth
StrategyTower Defense
SoloFantasyIsometricMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2011Dev 11 Bit Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Dwarfs!? and shares fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a sci-fi setting.

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