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
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Dwarf Fortress is a demanding indie game from 2022. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 80 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 152 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Dwarf Fortress System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dwarf Fortress, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | XP SP3 or later | — |
| Processor | Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ | Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT | — |
| Storage | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
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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.
Dwarf Fortress — FAQ
Can I run Dwarf Fortress?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 80 FPS at 1080p in Dwarf Fortress. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 152 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Dwarf Fortress?+
Dwarf Fortress needs at least a Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ processor, a 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 500 MB available space of storage, running XP SP3 or later.
Can Dwarf Fortress run without a graphics card?+
No — Dwarf Fortress is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT).
How much RAM does Dwarf Fortress need?+
Dwarf Fortress officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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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.