DwarfHeim
Released Sep 2021 · delisted
DwarfHeim is a class-based co-op RTS for 1-3 players. Survive against endless waves of trolls either alone or with friends, defeat enemy clans in Multiplayer Conquest, or build your Dwarven settlement in Sandbox mode.
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Evaluation
DwarfHeim has been fully shut down and removed from sale. The story is a straightforward but unfortunate one: the game launched into Early Access, struggled to grow its player base, and the original developer (Pineleaf Studio) dissolved shortly after the v1.0 release in September 2021. On August 31, 2021, shortly before v1.0 shipped, the studio acknowledged that sales had fallen far short of expectations and that they could not deliver the content they had originally planned — the v1.0 release would be the final version of the game.
After Pineleaf dissolved, publisher Merge Games was left maintaining the game's servers without access to the source code or development team. In February 2022, a service outage revealed the extent of the problem: with no developer available, even basic server maintenance became extremely difficult. That outage was eventually resolved, but the situation was clearly not sustainable.
On October 31, 2023, Merge Games posted a final notice confirming the game would be removed from sale and that its servers would be shut down permanently on November 30, 2023. Because the game was built in a way that requires server connectivity to function — and there is no way to patch in offline play without the source code — the shutdown effectively made the game unplayable. The game can no longer be purchased.
Evidence
Publisher Merge Games announced the game would be removed from sale and servers shut down permanently on November 30, 2023. The developer (Pineleaf Studio) had dissolved, leaving no source code or means to continue updates or patch in offline play.
Publisher confirmed Pineleaf Studio had been dissolved, creating a complex server outage with no easy fix. The game was temporarily removed from sale while the publisher worked to resolve the issue without any developer support.
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Developer
Publisher
MG Publishing
Achievements
32
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
DwarfHeim is the next generation of co-op RTS games. DwarfHeim innovates strategy games with thrilling co-op and team gameplay mechanics, where each class depends on one-another to succeed. Choose between playing as a Miner, a Warrior or a Builder and work together to gather resources, expand your city and defeat the constant threat of troll attack. Ultimately, you’ll need to crush the rival clan before they come for you!

- The Next Generation of Co-op RTS – DwarfHeim innovates the RTS genre with thrilling asymmetric gameplay mechanics, where each class depends on one-another to succeed.
- Single and Multiplayer - DwarfHeim boasts multiple game modes, team up with two other players in one of Dwarfheim’s multiple game modes or, take on the challenges Agartha holds in single-player.
- Choose Your Class – Builder, Miner Or Warrior! Devise your strategies and choose which units, buildings and technology best serves you and your clan. Each class must cooperate to withstand the harsh environment or destroy the opposing team’s Town Hall.
- Select your Thane - Play as 6 different heroes, all with their unique skills and abilities to further your clans reach.
- Lay of the Land(s) – Each map in DwarfHeim is a battle on two fronts; The Builder expands your settlement Overworld, the Miner digs for resources in the Underworld, the Warrior protects and attacks on both sides.

DwarfHeim's Mighty Thanes
Each class has two powerful heroes to choose from, each with their own specialties and unique abilities. Every Thane has undergone rigorous training, they’re great assets to be utilised for comebacks when a game isn’t going your way! They can even assist other classes with their tasks.Online Co-op RTS
Play DwarfHeim with your friends, either in Conquest mode where your team plays against another team (not for the faint at heart), Survival (VS Environment), or Skirmish (VS AI). All players and classes share the common goal of growing their Dwarven Clan. Develop and expand your settlement together by gathering, sharing and spending resources. Research DwarfHeim’s technologies for all 3 classes, granting buffs, new units and defences (we recommend trying the hearty ales)Choose Your Class
DwarfHeim has 3 unique classes to choose from.- Builder: The Builder Class and their units support the team by healing units, building defenses and houses, creating farms, and concocting soothing brews.
- Miner: Focus on gathering and refining resources, building machinery and traps, and blowing up defenses and buildings.
- Warrior: Train your army and defend the town. Slay creatures to get gold and equip your army with legendary weapons to destroy the enemy team.
DwarfHeim's Game Modes
There are multiple game types for the player who likes to play with friends, or go solo.Single Player Modes:
- Survival - A gruelling and fast-paced challenge mode. Test your strategies and strength with the various difficulty settings. Challenge yourself and try to outlive the onslaught of troll waves that come your way in the Survival mode.
- Skirmish - Put your strategies to the test in this Single-Player mode. Pit your Dwarves against an AI-controlled rival clan in a series of maps and destroy the other Dwarven settlement before they come for you! This Single-Player mode can be played Solo (1 Human VS AI Team) or with a friendly AI (1 Human & friendly AI VS enemy AI).
- Sandbox - A more relaxed game mode for the player who likes to take their time. Expand your settlement across the map. Build your own experience, and create your perfect settlement in the Sandbox mode.

Multiplayer & Co-op Modes:
- Conquest - A competitive 3V3 game where opposing teams race for supremecy. Choose a class, join up with two other players and work together to tear through the enemy team’s defenses and destroy their Town Hall.
- Survival -This challenging game mode is also available in online Co-op with two other players. More hands makes easier work, but can you work together in order to survive long enough?.. A great way for players to learn each others' strengths and weaknesses before taking on teams in Conquest.
- Skirmish - Form your Dwarven clan with two others and take on an AI-controlled rival clan in a series of maps each with a different set of challenges. Test your multiplayer mettle with friends and prove how mighty you truly are!
- Sandbox - This creative game mode is available in online co-op with two other players. Take your time and work together to expand your settlement both in the Underworld and overground.

Original art and soundtrack
We believe in good old fashioned, home-made produce.At Pineleaf everything from the code, to the art and the audio is made in-house to ensure that the game lives up to our expectations and yours.
Last evaluated Jul 22, 2026
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