The Dwarves of Glistenveld (2019)

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

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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.

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