Dwarfs - F2P

Arcade strategy game steering miners through randomly generated caves

Power of 2 · Published by Tripwire Interactive · Released Oct 18, 2012

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 1,696
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: Unknown; no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC: DirectX 9-compatible; 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dwarfs - F2P?

This single-player, 2D arcade strategy game puts you in charge of an underground dwarf colony. You guide miners toward gold, direct them against monsters, and protect the Town Hall from dangers they uncover. Arcade runs take place in randomly generated caves; the free version also includes tutorials and challenges.

For you if...

+you enjoy chasing high scores in arcade runs
+you like managing miners as underground dangers multiply

Not for you if...

−you want workers to wait for orders before digging
−you dislike repeating runs to improve your score
−you expect every game mode to be free

What players say

86% of 1,696 reviews are positive

Players praise the simple, increasingly hectic score-chasing. Some find it repetitive or object to purchases needed for extra modes and achievements. Players also report crashes, particularly in older macOS reviews.

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Dwarfs - F2P system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9-compatible, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, or Windows 7
Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better
Graphics: DirectX®9-compatible
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB HD space

Does Dwarfs - F2P have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Dwarfs - F2P run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 29
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dwarfs - F2P use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam