1,079
Players now
1,171
24h Peak
28,288
All-time peak
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Dwarf Fortress
Game statistics and information
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress FAQ
Is Dwarf Fortress still alive?
Yes, Dwarf Fortress is active with 1,079 players online right now. The player count is down about 18.6% compared to a year ago.
Is Dwarf Fortress dead?
No. With 1,079 players online right now, Dwarf Fortress is far from dead.
How many people play Dwarf Fortress?
Right now 1,079 people are playing Dwarf Fortress on Steam. The 24-hour peak is 1,171.
What is the peak player count of Dwarf Fortress?
The all-time peak of Dwarf Fortress is 28,288 concurrent players, and the 24-hour peak is 1,171.
Is Dwarf Fortress free to play?
No, Dwarf Fortress is a paid game on Steam. Check the Steam store for the current price.
Monthly player count and growth trends
Dwarf Fortress currently has 1,079 players online, with a 24-hour peak of 1,171 and an all-time peak of 28,288. In October 2026 the average was 631 players.
| Month | Average players | Gain | % Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2026 | 631 | -90 | -12.48 |
| 09/2026 | 721 | -69 | -8.73 |
| 08/2026 | 790 | -100 | -11.24 |
| 07/2026 | 890 | 18 | 2.06 |
| 06/2026 | 872 | 81 | 10.24 |
| 05/2026 | 791 | 52 | 7.04 |
| 04/2026 | 739 | 66 | 9.81 |
| 03/2026 | 673 | -107 | -13.72 |
| 02/2026 | 780 | -238 | -23.38 |
| 01/2026 | 1,018 | -106 | -9.43 |
| 12/2025 | 1,124 | -236 | -17.35 |
| 11/2025 | 1,360 | 585 | 75.48 |
| 10/2025 | 775 | 25 | 3.33 |
| 09/2025 | 750 | -16 | -2.09 |
| 08/2025 | 766 | -45 | -5.55 |
| 07/2025 | 811 | -9 | -1.1 |
| 06/2025 | 820 | -100 | -10.87 |
| 05/2025 | 920 | -147 | -13.78 |
| 04/2025 | 1,067 | -72 | -6.32 |
| 03/2025 | 1,139 | 92 | 8.79 |
| 02/2025 | 1,047 | 21 | 2.05 |
| 01/2025 | 1,026 | -9 | -0.87 |
| 12/2024 | 1,035 | -115 | -10 |
| 11/2024 | 1,150 | -313 | -21.39 |
| 10/2024 | 1,463 | 174 | 13.5 |
| 09/2024 | 1,289 | -177 | -12.07 |
| 08/2024 | 1,466 | 277 | 23.3 |
| 07/2024 | 1,189 | 7 | 0.59 |
| 06/2024 | 1,182 | -503 | -29.85 |
| 05/2024 | 1,685 | -1,697 | -50.18 |
| 04/2024 | 3,382 | 1,662 | 96.63 |
| 03/2024 | 1,720 | 169 | 10.9 |
| 02/2024 | 1,551 | -486 | -23.86 |
| 01/2024 | 2,037 | 124 | 6.48 |
| 12/2023 | 1,913 | -34 | -1.75 |
| 11/2023 | 1,947 | 91 | 4.9 |
| 10/2023 | 1,856 | 348 | 23.08 |
| 09/2023 | 1,508 | 171 | 12.79 |
| 08/2023 | 1,337 | -156 | -10.45 |
| 07/2023 | 1,493 | 31 | 2.12 |
| 06/2023 | 1,462 | -796 | -35.25 |
| 05/2023 | 2,258 | -447 | -16.52 |
| 04/2023 | 2,705 | -683 | -20.16 |
| 03/2023 | 3,388 | -3,182 | -48.43 |
| 02/2023 | 6,570 | -8,857 | -57.41 |
| 01/2023 | 15,427 | -12,861 | -45.46 |
| 12/2022 | 28,288 | - | - |