Can I Run Dwarf Fortress?
Bay 12 Games · 2022
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Can You Run Dwarf Fortress?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dwarf Fortress’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dwarf Fortress — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ | Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | XP SP3 or later | — |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
Deterministic estimates based on Dwarf Fortress’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
32 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
71 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
134 FPS
Great
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Check My PC →Dwarf Fortress System Requirements
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: XP SP3 or later Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: Requires 64 bit processor and operating system
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Processor: Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 500 MB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.