Underplayed Gems

The Dwarves of Glistenveld (2019)

The Dwarves of Glistenveld cover
Developer
Nysko Games Ltd.
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Managing a dwarven clan underground feels like a lighthearted strategy sandbox where you balance mining, foraging, and fighting goblins while expanding your colony.

colony strategybase-buildingresource managementexplorationlightheartedfantasyundergroundprocedural

What players say

Players praise the charming characters, class-switching system, and multiple endings, but note that controls can feel unresponsive and the UI occasionally flickers or bugs out. The game is compared to a relaxing colony sim with autonomous dwarves, similar to Dungeon Keeper, and offers deep skirmish and sandbox modes.

Screenshots

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