Dwarf Fortress vs From Dust

Dwarf Fortress

Description: Dwarf Fortress is a complex, ascii-graphics based city building and strategy simulation game focused around managing a dwarven fortress. Notable for its depth, expansive world generation, and steep learning curve.

Type: software

From Dust

Description: From Dust is an award-winning 2011 video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The player acts as a godlike entity that manipulates substances like lava, soil, water and vegetation to help a tribe of villagers survive and settle in new lands.

Type: software

Dwarf Fortress Features

• Complex world generation
• Detailed simulation
• Extensive crafting system
• Fortress mode
• Adventure mode

From Dust Features

• Sandbox-style god game
• Control elements like lava, soil, vegetation
• Shape terrain to help tribe survive
• Dynamic weather system
• Day-night cycle
• Procedural generation of levels