# Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot — Idle Battler meets Roguelike

> Roguelike idle auto-battler with dwarves, strategy, and loot. (iPhone/iPad app by Sidekick Publishing GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarves-glory-death-and-loot/id6751800752 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sidekick Publishing GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836879276)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 164 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 577 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Turkish and 4 more
- Released: 2026-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarves-glory-death-and-loot/id6751800752/reviews.md

## What is Dwarves?

Command a fearless band of dwarves in a roguelike auto-battler filled with chaos, strategy, and loot. Every run challenges your tactics as you recruit, equip, and position your squad against waves of enemies that grow stronger with every battle. Glory, death, and loot await those who dare to lead.

Build your legion of dwarves
Recruit and customize up to ten unique dwarves, each with their own class, stats, and abilities. Create powerful synergies by mixing tanks, assassins, healers, and mages. Every item and formation choice can decide victory or defeat.

Strategize before the battle begins
Your dwarves fight automatically, but the outcome depends on your preparation. Arrange your formation, manage your resources, and pick upgrades that complement your team’s strengths. The right setup is the difference between triumph and a total wipeout.

Gather gear and legendary loot
Collect weapons, armor, and accessories after every encounter. Upgrade your heroes, craft new builds, and experiment with combinations to discover deadly strategies.

Master the roguelike loop
Each run is a fresh challenge. Choose your rewards, face unpredictable enemies, and push deeper for greater treasures. Even failure brings progress as you unlock new dwarves, skills, and permanent upgrades.

Face growing threats
Battle orcs, trolls, dragons, and countless monsters across varied stages. Adapt to enemy types and evolve your strategy with each run.

Easy to play, hard to master
With one-tap controls and endless strategic depth, Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot is a game for players who love tactical thinking, build experimentation, and the thrill of progression.

Lead your dwarves to glory, embrace the chaos, and claim your loot.

## Key features

- Recruit and customize dwarves
- Strategic formation and positioning
- Gather and upgrade gear
- Roguelike progression loop
- Auto-battler combat
- Synergistic team building

## Chart rankings

- #65 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #74 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarves-glory-death-and-loot/id6751800752/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Very average

*2026-08-21*

This is the definitely just an App Store filler.
Poor tutorial and not very interesting.
The fighting is literally just characters rubbing into each other.

### 5/5 — Aufstellung „Formation halten“

*2026-08-14*

Also erstmal großes Lob an den Entwickler, dass Spiel macht auch nach mehreren Spielstunden immer noch sehr viel Spaß und bleibt weiterhin spannend.

Mir machen allerdings momentan 2 Dinge bei der Aufstellung „Formation halten“ einige Schwierigkeiten.

1. wenn Gegner die Frontline erreichen dann zieht sich die gesamte Backline zurück und fängt dann manchmal an sich wild nach vorne und hinten zu bewegen und hört damit die ganze Schlacht über nichtmehr auf. Dadurch sind sie nichtmehr in Reichweite um feindliche Fernkämpfer auszuschalten.

2. unabhängig vom ersten Problem scheinen die eigenen Fernkämpfer manchmal ihren 40% Reichweiten Vorteil zu vergessen wodurch sich die gesamte Formation wie Karnickel abschießen lässt.

PS: Diese Probleme sind mir hauptsächlich aufgefallen wenn ich einen Pyromantie Build  gespielt habe

### 5/5 — Played on steam

*2026-07-18*

Bought on steam and iOS

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-09*

This is just fun to play. Defined.
Great job, it’s SO much fun to play!

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2026-07-05*

Pleasantly-surprised to find one of the best and most-addictive (pay-once!) games on iOS!

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2026-06-25, version 2.0.14*

Pleasantly-surprised to find one of the best and most-addictive (pay-once!) games on iOS!

### 4/5 — Really unique and fun game. Highly recommend and well worth the purchase

*2026-05-30*

This game honestly surprised me. I didn’t really know what I was getting into when I bought it, but it’s well worth the money. The controls and the UI are REALLY strange, though. I ended up scrapping my first clan because I thought it was bugged (it wasn’t bugged. I just didn’t realize you *pick up* things with a tap, and I didn’t understand why I couldn’t put my dwarf where he needed to be). And the HUD just doesn’t feel natural to navigate. I feel like the tab orders don’t make sense (I find myself tapping other tabs before I remember the tab I want is completely opposite side). And I end up accidentally selling things I don’t want to sell because you have to RE-tap the coin bag in order to end it. I’d also love QoL improvements, like being able to my dwarves” growth stats WITHOUT going into the tavern (and then the next tab is the crafting screen? And then the tab after that is your dwarves again lol).

There are small annoyances and frustrations, but the game is just so incredibly fun and addicting. I love it and I’m so happy I bought it. Note to people also new to this game: where you choose your next battle determines which location you’ll end up, so consider that when you’re choosing battles! (You can also reroll battles, btw!) The location determines what items and with what affixes an item can have. Ex: Caves (purple gem color) give dexterity, crit chance, and poison resist. So you probably wouldn’t want to craft a shield while you’re at the Caves!

### 5/5 — 一部設定変更が必要

*2026-05-02*

面白いけど、アイテム等の詳細が右側に出てくると、手と被って見えにくい

### 5/5 — Preis Leistung Top

*2026-04-14*

Spielspaß Keine Werbung keine Ingame Käufe

### 5/5 — Endlich mal wieder ein langlebiger Spaß

*2026-04-13*

Das Spiel fesselt für Wochen, die Möglichkeiten seine Clans aufzubauen ist so vielfältig und hängt total am jeweiligen Spielstil ab. Das Spiel hat so viele Tricks und Feinheiten, welche immer wieder einen motivieren sich wieder gegen die Horden zu  stellen. Nach 3 Wochen, hänge ich immer noch an Stufe 118 und spiele täglich, es macht einfach total viel Spaß. Ich hoffe die Entwickler arbeiten an einem zweiten Teil 🫶🙏🏽🤗

## Frequently asked questions about Dwarves

### What kind of game is Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot?

It is an idle auto-battler game with roguelike elements. You command a squad of dwarves who fight automatically, but the outcome relies on your strategic preparation, including recruiting, equipping, and positioning your team.

### How does the roguelike aspect work?

Each run presents a fresh challenge with unpredictable enemies and the opportunity to choose rewards. Even failed runs contribute to progress by unlocking new dwarves, skills, and permanent upgrades, encouraging continuous play and experimentation.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to lead your band of dwarves to glory by defeating waves of increasingly powerful enemies. You achieve this by strategically building your team, gathering and upgrading gear, and mastering the game's tactical depth.

### Is the game free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience without additional costs.

### What kind of strategy is involved?

Strategy is crucial before battles begin. Players must arrange their formation, manage resources, and select upgrades that complement their team's strengths. Experimenting with different dwarf classes, abilities, and item combinations is key to success.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2026-08-27

Changed text color for Rune descriptions to be more readable
Fixed an issue where the wrong MVP medals were awarded
Fixed an issue with the Crafting Quest for 'Marching Rations'
Fixed some issues where the Veteran pity would not work correctly
Camera movement and shaking should now be smoother
Fixed an issue with deserted battles
Fixed an issue where using 'Amulet of Warding' could disqualify a clan from the leaderboards
Fixed issue with tooltips when equiping and comparing items

### 2.0.55 — 2026-08-06

- Improved touch and long-press behavior in all menus, including slide-to-inspect to quickly browse items
- DPS meter resets its position when it ends up off screen
- Fixed a gem refund exploit
- Companion app banner in the main menu on mobile
- All Season 5 changes from the PC version of Dwarves

### 2.0.14 — 2026-03-04

Fixed rune circle usability issues
Added vibration feedback when long pressing (can be turned off in settings)
Fixed text layout issues in some languages

### 2.0.13 — 2026-02-17

- Cloud Save Fix
- Updated content to 2.0.13
- Various Bugfixes & Improvements

### 1.21.24 — 2026-02-04

Languages added in build metadata

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