Runs well but needs some manual setup — the settings below cover that.
On the Steam Deck OLED, Dwarf Fortress is tuned to run at 50 FPS. Its native 800p OLED display refreshes at 90Hz, and SteamOS runs Dwarf Fortress through Proton. These settings are compiled from 4 sources and 65% corroborated across independent guides. Verified current as of August 2026.
About the game
Overwhelmingly PositiveBuild a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Recommended config
Use your phone as a second screen
Scan to open this page on your phone and tick off each setting as you change it.
Get settings updates
A short email when we refresh these settings or add games. No spam.
In-game settings
Tap a row to check it off · compiled and verified from 4 sources · single-source value
Handy for your handheld
Other settings
Frequently asked questions
Can Dwarf Fortress run well on the Steam Deck OLED?
Dwarf Fortress is playable at 50 FPS on the Steam Deck OLED with these settings. These values are 65% corroborated across independent guides.
What FPS does Dwarf Fortress hit on the Steam Deck OLED?
With these settings Dwarf Fortress targets 50 FPS on the Steam Deck OLED.
What's different about running Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck OLED?
The Steam Deck has a native 800p OLED screen at 90Hz and runs games through SteamOS (Proton), so these settings are tuned for that panel.
Are these Dwarf Fortress settings verified?
These settings are compiled from 4 sources, 65% corroborated, last verified Aug 2026.
