Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Dwarf Fortress (2022) on PC you need at least a Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ processor and a 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT, with 4GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 4GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Dwarf Fortress with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Dwarf Fortress.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
  • GPU: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 50

Dwarf Fortress — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Dwarf Fortress?
Dwarf Fortress needs at least a Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ CPU and a 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Dwarf Fortress?
For a smooth experience, Dwarf Fortress recommends a Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 4GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Dwarf Fortress need?
Dwarf Fortress requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 4GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Dwarf Fortress?
The minimum graphics card for Dwarf Fortress is a 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.