“Valve Responds to Petition from ‘Dwarf Fortress’ and ‘Deep Rock Galactic’ Teams to Add ‘Dwarf’ Tag to Steam”
The gaming community has been abuzz with the recent collaboration between the teams behind the popular dwarf-themed games, “Dwarf Fortress” and “Deep Rock Galactic”, as they joined forces to petition Valve to add the “Dwarf” tag to Steam. This move comes after Kitfox Games, the publisher responsible for “Dwarf Fortress”, raised concerns about the lack of recognition for games with dwarf protagonists during the 2023 Steam Awards.
The lack of a “Dwarf” tag on Steam sparked a heated discussion on social media, with both Kitfox Games and Ghost Ship Games, the development team behind “Deep Rock Galactic”, expressing their frustration at the oversight. The teams believe that games featuring dwarf characters were not effectively labeled, and the issue needed to be addressed to better represent the gaming community.
In response to the petition, Valve has officially recommended the use of the “Dwarf” tag on Steam and has assured the gaming community that they are open to labeling games with dwarf protagonists in order to better categorize and represent the diverse range of games available on the platform.
The addition of the “Dwarf” tag on Steam has been met with enthusiasm from the gaming community, and both Kitfox Games and Ghost Ship Games have expressed their satisfaction with the outcome. With this victory, games with dwarf protagonists are now recognized and included in the extensive library of games on Steam.
The teamwork and determination of the two gaming teams have brought about a positive change in the gaming community, and the addition of the “Dwarf” tag serves as a testament to the dedication and loyalty of the gaming community to inclusivity and representation in the world of gaming.