Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot – Everything You Need To Know
Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot is a chaotic, addictive mix of auto-battler + roguelike runs + RPG loot.
You recruit a squad of dwarves, build your formation, assign roles and gear, then watch battles unfold as your decisions decide who survives.
Each run is about pushing further, getting stronger, and chasing the best drops.
What is Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot?
This game is all about building a dwarf squad that “clicks” through smart synergies.
You control the strategy (who you recruit, what they wear, where they stand), while combat is largely automatic.
The fun comes from watching your plan succeed… or explode when the enemy scaling hits hard.
Core Gameplay Loop
1) Recruit & build your squad
- Fill your party with dwarves (often called Beardlings).
- Assign roles: frontliners, damage dealers, supports.
- Decide who gets your best items (and who is “budget”).
2) Formation + gear decides everything
- Position your tanks to protect fragile carries.
- Stack item synergies for big spikes.
- Adapt to threats (burst, ranged, swarms, etc.).
3) Auto-battles & encounters
- Battles play out automatically once you’re locked in.
- You win by out-building and out-scaling the next fight.
- Expect chaos—runs can flip fast.
4) Roguelike progression
- Each run is different (recruits, loot, enemies).
- Push deeper for better rewards and higher risk.
- Learn what compositions work and repeat stronger.
Key Features
- Up to 10 dwarves in your squad (party-building focus).
- Formation strategy: placement matters as much as gear.
- Loot-driven power: weapons/armor changes can completely transform a run.
- Roguelike replayability: different recruits and item paths each attempt.
- Quick sessions: great for pick-up-and-play (especially on handhelds).
Beginner Tips (Quick Wins)
- Protect your carries: keep fragile damage dealers behind tanks.
- Don’t “evenly spread” loot: one fully-kitted dwarf can carry harder than three half-built ones.
- Build around what you get: force-less runs (adapting to drops) usually go farther.
- Fix your formation first: before rerolling gear endlessly, check positioning.
Platforms & Release Info
- PC (Steam): Full release (1.0) on January 22, 2026.
- Nintendo Switch: Released on January 22, 2026.
- Early Access: Began on Steam in August 2023.
FAQ
What type of game is it?
A mix of roguelike runs, auto-battler combat, and RPG loot/build crafting.
Is it single-player?
It’s primarily built as a single-player run-based experience.
How long is a run?
It’s designed for quick sessions, but strong runs can go longer as you push deeper and optimize.
