Dwarf Fortress overhaul mods

Everything filed under overhaul by its own author, ordered by how much it is used.

5 overhaul mods, most downloaded first · newest update 9 Oct 2026

5 overhaul mods

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The Way the Words Workby DPh KrakenA total language overhaul that adds structure to the default language rules to create more logically-assembled names. Words now obey stricter rules on positioning, in both compound and "X of Y" form. All of the linguistic symbols have been expanded and/or redefined. For example, double-verbs ofte...7.0k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
Arsenal and Cultural Overhaulby Digganob2.0 UPDATE! CIVILIZATIONS! WEAPONS! ARMOR! SURCOATS! This update adds 11 new weapons from VWO Extended, including: - Arming Swords - Bastard Swords - Falchions - Rapiers - Polehammers - Poleaxes - Hatchets - War Axes - Glaives - Double-Bit Axes - Longbows + Broadhead Arrows & Bolts All of these n...5.5k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
Masterfork Overhaul (BETA)by ZeyonNote: This mod is in early beta, which means you will encounter bugs/broken items/sprites/textures/creatures, etc.. Please be patient while I am investigating and fixing them. Thank you. An extensive overhaul of Dwarf Fortress inspired by the Masterwork mod For author credits check the informatio...4.7k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
The Way the Words Work (Lite)by DPh KrakenThis is a lite version of The Way the Words Work. It features all the grammar changes and symbol expansions, as well as the new book titles. Doesn't feature any of the custom civ namelists (they've only been expanded with generic symbols and non-destructive SELECT_ENTITY without being CUT), or an...385 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
Tefnut's Expansionby TefnutThis mod is full of new creatures, plants, and materials, meant to feel like a Vanilla+, of sorts. Creatures have rudimentary sprites for now until I can commission better ones. Thumbnail preview is art of Tefnut, one example of a Dramiluff. Contents of the mod! *New Dramiluff creature for in-uni...177 downloadsupdated 20 d ago

5 overhaul mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.