Dwarf Tower
Released Dec 2014
Dwarf Tower is a turn-based tactics game of tower building and spellcasting. Each turn you develop your tower by placing blocks, constructing rooms, and play various spells. Your tower can have Libraries (store spells), Crystals (generate mana), Dwarf Dwellings (give you dwarves to repair the tower) and some other rooms.
70% positive · 279 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Steam $0.99
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Evaluation
Dwarf Tower launched on December 23, 2014 and received several meaningful updates over its first two years: version 1.2 (February 1, 2015), version 1.3 (July 10, 2015), and version 1.4 (June 23, 2016), each adding new rooms, spells, and gameplay systems. After a bugfix in September 2016, post-launch activity steadily wound down.
From late 2018 onward, the developer's attention shifted to a successor game, Dwarven Skykeep, which was announced in December 2018 and promoted repeatedly through Dwarf Tower's own news channel. The final meaningful post for Dwarf Tower was on February 23, 2021, where the developer described Dwarven Skykeep as "a new and improved version of Dwarf Tower" and "a new Dwarf Tower incarnation" — effectively positioning the sequel as the continuation of this game's legacy rather than Dwarf Tower itself receiving further development.
The last developer post of any kind was February 23, 2021, and the store description makes no mention of planned updates or future content. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap, and no outstanding developer commitments for Dwarf Tower. The game appears to have concluded its content lifecycle, with the developer having moved on to its successor title.
Evidence
Developer announces Dwarven Skykeep as 'a new and improved version of Dwarf Tower' and 'a new Dwarf Tower incarnation,' directing fans to wishlist the successor game. This is the last developer post for Dwarf Tower.
Developer releases a small bugfix update and states they are 'currently working on a sequel called Dwarven Skykeep,' indicating focus has shifted away from Dwarf Tower.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
iosoftware
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Dwarf Tower is a turn-based tactics game of tower building and spellcasting. Each turn you develop your tower by placing blocks, constructing rooms, and play various spells. Your tower can have Libraries (store spells), Crystals (generate mana), Dwarf Dwellings (give you dwarves to repair the tower) and some other rooms. The crucial room is Archmage's Chamber. It's position is hidden from enemy and you must protect it at all costs, or you will lose. Room scheme is very important: the higher you place it, the more powerful it gets. Higher tower gets tremendous advantage over the lower one. But beware of Lightning strike! It can start a fire that will destroy the whole tower in several turns, so keep Dwarf Firefighters ready. Some rooms work much better underground, but there is a risk of flood! The overall goal of the game match is to destroy the enemy's Archmage's Chambers by crushing, burning or flooding it. It's not that simple however, because enemy will do his best to destroy your Archmage at the same time!
The game features single player mode against the computer as well as multiplayer mode. You can challenge your friends right now.
Think of Sea Battle, mixed with some Worms fun, and Faster Than Light room management. Add beautiful pixel-art graphics, animation, and wonderful music from Kevin MacLeod.
The game features single player mode against the computer as well as multiplayer mode. You can challenge your friends right now.
Think of Sea Battle, mixed with some Worms fun, and Faster Than Light room management. Add beautiful pixel-art graphics, animation, and wonderful music from Kevin MacLeod.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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