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Sep 22, 2021 · Game Development

What Keeps Dwarf Fortress Evolving for 20 Years? Inside a 700k‑Line Solo Project

The article explores how Tarn Adams has single‑handedly maintained and expanded Dwarf Fortress for two decades, detailing its massive 700,000‑line C/C++ codebase, unique development philosophy, funding through donations, and recent Steam release while revealing the challenges of solo indie game creation.