"Craft the World: Build Your Dwarf Fortress Now!"

The humble dwarf is a gripping fantasy trope for a reason. Who wouldn't want to combine manual labor with a stunning grasp of smithing and metalworking, and live in a grand underground hall? This is precisely why Craft The World has proven so popular among fans of the genre.

This long-running RTS crafting hybrid can best be described as a much more user-friendly version of the granular simulation Dwarf Fortress. With more comfortable graphics and a 2D plane approach, you'll develop your own dwarven stronghold as you direct your humble populace to mine, craft, and defend your holding.

The newest update to Craft The World offers more add-ons and additional content to further enrich the game. Already packed with many different regions to explore and build in, a variety of dwarves to command, and enemies to contend with, it's well worth diving into Craft The World.

Hi-ho, hi-oIf you haven't already been swayed by what we've described so far, it's worth looking at some of the other features that Craft The World includes. The ability to wield magic to help your dwarves is a standout feature, and the fact that even so many years after its initial release for PC and mobile, it's still receiving updates is a testament to its ongoing appeal.

While some may prefer the more granular simulation of something like Dwarf Fortress, Craft The World offers a more accessible and fast-paced gameplay experience that has a place for many players. With its latest update newly released, it might be the perfect time to check it out.

In the meantime, if you've got a strategy itch that needs scratching, and Craft The World simply isn't enough, why not go ahead and check out our list of the top 25 best strategy games on iOS and Android?