Top Alternatives to Dwarf Fortress

Gnomoria is a deep, sandbox village management and simulation game where players guide a small band of gnomes in survival, base-building, and expansion.

Dungeon Keeper 2 is a dark fantasy real-time strategy game where you assume the role of a malevolent overlord. Your objective is to construct and manage an underground dungeon, filled with treacherous traps and monstrous minions, to defend against invading heroes and rival keepers aiming to conquer your territory.

RimWorld is a story generator driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. It simulates a sci-fi colony, challenging players to survive on a distant planet by managing colonists, building a base, researching technology, and defending against various threats.

Assume the role of a malevolent mastermind in Evil Genius, a real-time strategy and simulation game. Build and manage a vast underground lair, train minions, and defend against the Forces of Justice. Orchestrate nefarious plots to achieve global domination, all while balancing the needs of your growing criminal empire.