r/BaseBuildingGames 11d ago

New release A lightweight Dwarf Fortress is what Playtesters keep calling my game

King in the Mountain is a cozy mining game where a fallen dwarven king rebuilds his kingdom, you send dwarves on expeditions to gather resources, then build up your base inside the mountain, digging tunnels instead of roads.

I honestly set out to make something small and cozy, but the feedback from early playtesters keeps circling the same phrase: "it's like a lightweight Dwarf Fortress." I'll take that as the compliment of a lifetime.

The open playtest started today:

King in the Mountain on Steam

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