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Nov 30, 2021 · Game Development

Inside Dwarf Fortress: 20 Years, 700k Lines, and Endless Development

The article explores how Tarn Adams has single‑handedly maintained and expanded the indie game Dwarf Fortress for two decades, growing its C/C++ codebase to over 700,000 lines, funding development through donations, and continuously adding new gameplay modes and AI features without major refactoring.